Primidone and Fatigue: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• July 21, 2019

For Benign Essential Tremor "I am 76 and started on primidone 50 mg twice a day approximately a year ago for hand tremors. I had difficulty with eating and turning pages in a book. It was embarrassing in public. The medication immediately handled the tremors but left me sleepy all day and rather in a cloud. I am now back to tremors and have asked for an increase of dosage, however, the doctor is holding off for tests to determine dizziness issues. Carotid test was good as was the MRI, so now I have decided to take 50 mg at night only to see if the sluggishness goes away and perhaps the sleepiness too. I think primidone is worth the try. Overall, it has been good for me."

• Anonymous
• October 24, 2009

For Seizures "I have been using this medication for approximately 35 years. I have had two healthy children during this time. I am now in my 50s and find that I am experiencing tiredness, fatigue, and incoordination to the extent that I stumble or run into people or things easier than before. Whether this medication is a cause of my clumsiness or not, I am not sure. It has helped to control my seizures since my last one in 1975."

• Anonymous
• July 13, 2009

Primidone for Benign Essential Tremor "I found Mysoline effective for my essential tremor, but the side effects of tiredness, lack of energy, plus reduced sexual function (difficulty in ejaculating) is quite frustrating."

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

For Benign Essential Tremor "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."