What is ezogabine?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Ezogabine (also known as Retigabine outside the US) is an anticonvulsant used as a treatment of certain types of epilepsy. It works by preventing the brain overactivity that causes epileptic seizures. It is used with other medicines to treat adults who have partial onset epilepsy.
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How do members experience ezogabine?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy | 6 | 3 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 4 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Suicidal thoughts or urges | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 0 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Nov 29, 2012
- Perceived effectiveness for epilepsy: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
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What are people saying about ezogabine?
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members have reported taking ezogabine
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