Seniors and Zarontin
Absence seizures are much more common in childhood, so not many seniors take Zarontin. As with most other medications, low initial doses and caution in titration is advised. Patients with reduced liver function must be treated with particular caution.
Some common side effects of Zarontin, such as drowsiness or dizziness, may exacerbate pre-existing problems of seniors, and their greater risk of injury from falls or other accidents makes this an area of concern.
Reviewed February 2004 by Barry Gidal, PharmD, epilepsy.com Editorial Board.
