How long should it take to wean off the medication as I want to do it properly? I was taking 125mg twice a day, am now down to once a day after 12 days. Is this too quick?
I am trying to wean off Primidone and find I feel very ''fuzzy' in the head. Is this normal?
Question posted by Kcrotty on 3 Jan 2011
Last updated on 3 January 2011
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3 Jan 2011
Not enough info supplied: How long were U taking it? Are U taking it for Seizures? Why are U stopping? Do you know that you cannot just stop taking it - even if U are going to another anti-seizure drug? U don't even say if you are using Primidone for Seizures AND it is used off label - meaning for other uses.
I will say this - the #1 most IMPORTANT side effect of withdrawal from Primidone is SEIZURES... and if you are taking it for seizures - this withdrawal may cause "another type" of seizure... not just the type of seizures you may be taking it for...
Primidone breaks down in your body as phenobarbital, a barbiturate; thus you have to sssllllooooowwwllllllyyyy withdrawal - even if you are going onto another med in the same family. Fuzzy head is just the beginning...
PLEASE CALL YOUR DOC!
Kcrotty
3 Jan 2011
Sorry! I am taking it for Essential Tremor and have been on it for one year. I also suffer from depression and find this drug only adds to the lack of energy and dull feeling so I would like to wean off it or at least reduce it considerably. I saw that black cohosh is recommended so may try that. How slow is slowly?
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- Primidone uses and safety info
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- Side effects of Primidone (detailed)
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