Peganone Side Effects

Generic name: ethotoin

Note: This document contains side effect information about ethotoin. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Peganone.

Some side effects of Peganone may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Applies to ethotoin: oral tablet

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking ethotoin (the active ingredient contained in Peganone) hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, depression, anxiety, or if you feel agitated, hostile, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• chest pain;

• vision problems;

• signs of infection such as fever, chills, sore throat, flu symptoms, easy bruising or bleeding (nosebleeds, bleeding gums), mouth sores, unusual weakness;

• nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);

• joint pain or swelling with fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, chest pain;

• patchy skin color, red spots, or a butterfly-shaped skin rash over your cheeks and nose (worsens in sunlight);

• fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash; or

• worsening of seizures.

Less serious side effects of ethotoin may include:

• dizziness, headache, tired feeling;

• vomiting, diarrhea;

• swelling in your gums;

• sleep problems (insomnia); or

• lack of balance or coordination.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

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