Primidone for Benign Essential Tremor User Reviews (Page 4)

• Ana...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 5, 2019

"I started primidone 3 weeks ago for. Tremors essentially (get it) 75-80% better. Only side effect is minor GI issue and minor fatigue. Benefit definitely outweighs the risk. I'm on 50 mg once a day."

• Bil...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 21, 2019

"Started Primidone about 3 years ago. First, I took 25 mg twice a day for a week, then 50 mg twice a day thereafter. It works well for me, no side effects at all."

• Ano...
• February 4, 2012

"Takes months to get used to. Good side effects for me include improved sleep and increased exercise tolerance. Bad (good?) side effect for me is delayed ejaculation."

• Plu...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2017

"Works like a charm! A little sedating when first starting, but it goes away. I can take pictures again!"

• Cor...
• July 4, 2015

"It seems to have a marginal effect."

• New...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 23, 2019

"Without it, I couldn't write my name. But my tremors haven't stopped. They are getting worse. I just started taking 300 mg 3 days ago, so we will see. Right now, I don't like how I feel."

• U12...
• September 1, 2017

"I have sores in my mouth, and I'm frequently hoarse, but it does help control the tremors."

• Ksn...
• September 14, 2019

"Terrible drug. They should have said, do not drive and be very careful walking."

• Bif...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 8, 2016

"Tremors seem to be getting worse. I take 2 a day. Just turned 70. Have had tremors for many years. Maybe I should ask my doctor if there is something else for me to try."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2021

"I had to refrain from taking it. It gave me wild, vivid dreams."

• Rob...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 19, 2020

"I am using 500 mg of primidone per day, but nothing happens, the tremor is still the same. I don't even have side effects. Strange."

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 6, 2018

"Horrible!!! I am in the process of getting tested for multiple sclerosis. I took it for the first time last night, 100 mg as prescribed, and woke up feeling so drunk, and I don't drink! Garbage!!!"

• mis...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 10, 2017

"Long-term use of this drug caused really bad side effects in my husband. It caused his body to quit producing natural sodium."

• Rog...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 27, 2017

"Issues with tremors of the trapezius muscles (bobblehead). Dizziness, nausea within 30 minutes of taking the first dose. Currently, only medication on my list of 'Medications allergic to.'"

• Woo...
• July 31, 2021

"50 mg taken at bedtime helps me to fall asleep. As for tremor relief during the day, it’s better than nothing… but not much."

• Sue...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 18, 2023

"I have been on Primidone 50 mg for a little over a year. I take it at night, and it helps me sleep. I take some other medications for the tremors, but the Primidone does seem to help them as well."

• Jus...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 17, 2023

"I think it works great. I've had tremors since I was a child, and Primidone works, but it also doesn't have to completely knock you out to be very effective."