# Primidone (Primidone)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/primidone
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Primidone?

Primidone is an anti-epileptic agent. It is prescribed to treat epilepsy, tonic-clonic, tremor. Across the United States, 31,000 doctors prescribe Primidone to approximately 129,000 Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Primidone

## Indications

Primidone is prescribed for several conditions including epilepsy, tonic-clonic, tremor, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Epilepsy](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/epilepsy)
- [Tonic-Clonic](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/tonic-clonic)
- [Tremor](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/tremor)
- [Epilepsies](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/epilepsies)
- [Partial Epilepsy](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/partial-epilepsy)

## Mechanism of action

decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Anti-epileptic Agent [EPC]
- Route of administration: ORAL

## Common side effects

fatigue, nausea, vomiting

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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