Phenobarbitone is used in epilepsy/seizures.
Phenobarbitone controls seizures or fits by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Major & minor side effects for Phenobarbitone
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Excitation
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea/ vomiting
- Depression
- Decreased blood pressure
- Double vision
- Fainting
- Severe tiredness
- Clumsiness
Phenobarbitone helps in treatment and prevention of seizures.
It may be habit-forming with long-term use.
Talk with your doctor if it stops working well. Do not take more than prescribed.
It may make you very sleepy. Don't drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
Inform your doctor if you notice pain in your joints or if you have a history of bone disease.
Get regular blood tests done to monitor the amount of medication in your body.
Talk to your doctor immediately if you notice skin rash accompanied with fever.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.