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Felbamate Suspension

Felbamate Suspension is used for:

Treating certain types of seizures.

Felbamate Suspension is an anticonvulsant. It works by controlling nerve impulses in the brain, which prevents or reduces some types of seizures.

Do NOT use Felbamate Suspension if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Felbamate Suspension or other carbamates
• you have a history of blood disorders, bone marrow depression, or liver problems

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Felbamate Suspension:

Some medical conditions may interact with Felbamate Suspension. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have kidney or liver problems

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Felbamate Suspension. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Carbamazepine or hydantoins (eg, phenytoin) because the effectiveness of Felbamate Suspension may be decreased
• Gabapentin because the actions and side effects of Felbamate Suspension may be increased
• Anticoagulants (eg, warfarin), phenobarbital, or valproic acid because the actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased
• Oral contraceptives (eg, birth control pills) because their effectiveness may be decreased by Felbamate Suspension

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Felbamate Suspension may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Felbamate Suspension:

Use Felbamate Suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Felbamate Suspension may be taken with food if it upsets your stomach.
• Shake well before using.
• Use a measuring device marked for medicine dosing. Ask your pharmacist for help if you are unsure of how to measure your dose.
• Continue to use Felbamate Suspension even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
• If you miss a dose of Felbamate Suspension, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Felbamate Suspension.

Important safety information:

• Felbamate Suspension may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or double vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Felbamate Suspension. Using Felbamate Suspension alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
• Do not stop taking Felbamate Suspension without checking with your doctor. Seizures may return if you stop taking Felbamate Suspension.
• Felbamate Suspension may decrease the effectiveness of your birth control pill. To prevent pregnancy, be sure to use an additional form of birth control while using Felbamate Suspension.
• LAB TESTS, including liver function tests and blood cell counts, may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
• Use Felbamate Suspension with caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• Felbamate Suspension is not recommended for use in CHILDREN. Safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Felbamate Suspension during pregnancy. Felbamate Suspension is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Felbamate Suspension, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Felbamate Suspension:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; diarrhea; difficulty sleeping; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; itching; loss of appetite; nausea; tiredness; upset stomach; vomiting.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); agitation; chest pain; dark urine; depression; fever, chills, or sore throat; mood swings; mouth sores; nervousness or anxiety; unusual bruising or bleeding; vision changes; weakness; yellowing of the eyes or skin.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include fast heartbeat; upset stomach.

Store Felbamate Suspension at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Felbamate Suspension out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Felbamate Suspension, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Felbamate Suspension is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Felbamate Suspension. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.