Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking primidone as follows: The active metabolites of primidone have significant pharmacological actions as the parent compound primidone. These metabolites along with the unmetabolized portion of primidone 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, primidone could be avoided in individuals with [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking primidone as follows: Primidone only prevents the seizures from happening by reducing the excitation and rapid firing of the nerves. But, primidone does not fix the actual condition causing the seizures. Continue taking primidone as ordered, even if you experience relief from the symptoms. Abrupt discontinuation on primidone 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 primidone as follows: Primidone use carries the risk of inducing/aggravating motor incoordination, resulting in clumsiness and unsteadiness during coordinated activities, such as, walking. Primidone 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 primidone intake, with the added effect of double vision primidone can cause, significantly increases [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking primidone as follows: Primidone carries a potential for addiction and abuse. Individuals with history of substance abuse have an increased chance for addiction with primidone 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 primidone [...]

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