User:Mr. Ibrahem/Zonisamide

Zonisamide, sold under the brand name Zonegran, is a medication used in addition to other medications to treat epilepsy, specifically partial seizures. There is also some evidence for its use in Parkinson's. It is taken by mouth.

Common side effects include abdominal pain, nausea, constipation, dry mouth, and dizziness. Other side effects may include hair loss, nystagmus, and bone marrow disorders. Use during pregnancy may harm the baby and use during breastfeeding is not recommended. It is in the sulfonamide family of chemicals and is not recommended in people allergic to these.

Zonisamide was approved for medical use in the United States in 2000. It is available as a generic medication. In the United States it costs less than 20 USD per month as of 2021. It is also relatively inexpensive in the United Kingdom.