Zonisamide for Benign Essential Tremor User Reviews

Brand names: Zonegran, Zonisade

Zonisamide has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 4 reviews for the off-label treatment of Benign Essential Tremor. 25% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 25% reported a negative experience.

Zonisamide rating summary

5.5/10 average rating

4 ratings from 4 user reviews.

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Mwagne
Taken for 2 to 5 years
January 27, 2017

"My shaking is well controlled but I don't like the side effects I have. I am positive the problems are drug related. I have facial pain, like a sinus pain, nasal burning, occasional headaches, lips and mouth tingle. I no longer have orgasms. I have low blood pressure so I couldn't take certain other medications. A couple others make me very nauseous. I decided to live with the side effects of zonisamide for now."

7 / 10

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mikl_...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
January 16, 2023

"I have been on and off zonisamide over the years but have found it hasn't helped with my essential tremor in the past but has helped improve my mood. I'm currently back on it as my neurologist wants me to try it again. He is hesitant to try primidone again for several reasons. I'm on 300 mg/day currently as of 1/16/2023."

4 / 10

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Romauld
July 7, 2015

Zonegran (zonisamide) "Since I've started taking Zonegran I have not had ANY flare ups of tremors in my hands. No bad side effects however, one good one... It has helped me lose weight!"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
April 3, 2016

Zonegran (zonisamide) "No help! My hand and head still shake. I have a headache, nausea, and vomiting II never had. My face is red. I have no energy and have to push myself to do things. This is not me!"

1 / 10

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