Comparing Zarontin

View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and interactions.
Zarontin (ethosuximide)	Enter another drug to compare

Zarontin (ethosuximide)

Prescription only

Zarontin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

More about Zarontin (ethosuximide)

Ratings & Reviews

Zarontin has an average rating of 8.3 out of 10 from a total of 7 ratings on Drugs.com. 86% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 14% reported a negative effect.

View all 7 reviews

Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

View all Zarontin side effects

Drug Class

Succinimide anticonvulsants

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic approved

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	474 mL
Strength	250 mg/5 mL
Per unit^*	$0.34
Cost^*	$159.12

View all Zarontin prices

Get free Discount Card

Dosage Forms

Oral capsule
Oral syrup

Brand Names

N/A

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

60 hours

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category N Not classified

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Drug Interactions

A total of 378 drugs are known to interact with Zarontin:

6 major drug interactions (21 brand and generic names)
362 moderate drug interactions (1967 brand and generic names)
10 minor drug interactions (38 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of ethosuximide such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

November 02, 1960

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

More Information

Patient Resources

Professional Resources

Prescribing information

Related Treatment Guide

¹ The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Medical Disclaimer

Comparing Zarontin

Further information

Compare Drugs