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My doc put me on zonegran. I have been on it for a while now. I get these red spot like a rash coming out of body. Have anyone here had this happen to them well on zonegran? I go see the doc in oct.

Hi rwb1,
Welcome to the forum! I've never been on zonegran but the rash you are describing sounds like what happened to me when I was put on lamictal I broke out with red spots all over my skin, and then the red spots began to itch. I had to see a dermatologist (skin specialist) who did a biopsy on me and found I was allergic to the drug. I was then given perscription steroid cream to put on my skin to stop the itching. My advice to you is to call your pharmacist and get the detail on the rash zonegran can cause and then see a dermatologist a.s.a.p. I wish you the best of luck and May God Bless You!

Sue

hey rwb1,
I've been on zonegran for quite sometime too. Now for quite some time ALL year long my nose is swallen shut. So i wonder what med I might be allergic to, or what other thing. But as for zonegran it will be nice for me to get off of it. I say that because of the side effect i saw that it has. I read that one of it's side effects is kidney stones, and that will bring a man to his knee's in tears. That i don't need right now. but tegretol has given me the runs for 16 years. Then after the first few years i ended up with hemorrhoids now for life. I hope that things work out for you and your doc gets this figured out, or sends you to an allergist to see what the problem is. Take care.
shawn33

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Originally Posted by rwb1 (Post 365389)

My doc put me on zonegran. I have been on it for a while now. I get these red spot like a rash coming out of body. Have anyone here had this happen to them well on zonegran? I go see the doc in oct.

Zonegran.com

From their website in regards to Zonegran:
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Important Safety Information

Zonegran (zonisamide) capsules is a medicine used to treat partial seizures in adults. It is taken with other seizure medicines to help control your seizures.

Zonegran is not right for everyone. You should not take Zonegran if you are allergic to sulfa drugs. Call your doctor right away if you experience a rash; your seizures worsen; you experience sudden back pain, abdominal pain, or blood in your urine; fever, sore throat, or bruising easily; depression or unusual thoughts; extreme drowsiness, difficulty concentrating, or coordination problems; speech or language problems.

If you are experiencing this, then it is strongly recommended
that you contact your Doctor's Office and notify them, but
whatever you do, do not remove yourself off of the medication
without your Doctor's supervision or advisories.

NOTE: I am not a Medical Doctor, this posting here is only placed
in response to the Original Poster's comment.

About Zonegran (Another Page from Zonegran's Website)

Here's another information from Zonegran:

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What are the most serious side effects of Zonegran?

Some people taking Zonegran can get serious reactions. If you get any of the following symptoms, call your doctor right away:

* Rash (may be a sign of a dangerous condition)
* Fever, sore throat, sores in your mouth, or bruising easily (may be signs of a blood problem)
* Sudden back pain, abdominal (stomach area) pain, pain when urinating, bloody or dark urine (may be signs of a kidney stone)
* Decreased sweating or a rise in body temperature (especially in patients under 17 years old)
* Depression
* Thoughts that are unusual for you
* Speech or language problems
* Severe muscle pain and/or weakness