Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Mysoline as follows: The active metabolites of Mysoline have significant pharmacological actions as the parent compound Mysoline. These metabolites along with the unmetabolized portion of Mysoline are mainly excreted in the urine.  Individuals with renal disease cannot excrete them normally, which allows them to stay in blood circulation for longer time, resulting in toxicity and consequent side-effects. So, Mysoline could be avoided in individuals with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Mysoline as follows: Mysoline only prevents the seizures from happening by reducing the excitation and rapid firing of the nerves. But, Mysoline does not fix the actual condition causing the seizures. Continue taking Mysoline as ordered, even if you experience relief from the symptoms. Abrupt discontinuation on Mysoline intake can result in recurrence of seizure episodes and life-threatening status epilepticus. Discontinuing the medication should only [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Mysoline as follows: Mysoline use carries the risk of inducing/aggravating motor incoordination, resulting in clumsiness and unsteadiness during coordinated activities, such as, walking. Mysoline use can also result in abnormal uncontrolled eye movements, such as, rolling of the eyes, contributing to double vision. The confusion and poor motor coordination, secondary to Mysoline intake, with the added effect of double vision Mysoline can cause, significantly increases [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Mysoline as follows: Mysoline carries a potential for addiction and abuse. Individuals with history of substance abuse have an increased chance for addiction with Mysoline use. Notify your doctor regarding your history of substance abuse, so that, your plan of care could be revised and an alternative medication could be prescribed for control of seizure activity. Patients with history of mood disorders, secondary to Mysoline [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Mysoline as follows: Mysoline can interact with a lot of other medications, thus influencing their function. If you are being newly started on Mysoline, discuss with your physician regarding all your current medications and their safety with Mysoline. Also, notify your physician regarding any current Mysoline intake, if you are being started on any new medications and discuss their safety with Mysoline. Mysoline use also [...]