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Ondansetron (sometimes referred to as Zofran) treats nausea and vomiting. Side effects include headache, dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, anxiety, and constipation or diarrhea. More serious side effects are prolonged QT interval on EKG with abnormal heart rhythms, serotonin syndrome, and allergic reactions. Ondansetron has many drug interactions, so check if it is safe to take it with your other drugs.
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Statins lower cholesterol and decrease risk of stroke and heart attack. Side effects include stomach upset, fatigue, headaches, and muscle pain. Taking too much can increase risk of severe muscle damage with kidney failure, liver damage, and type 2 diabetes. Interactions with food (such as grapefruit) and drugs can increase statin levels resulting in greater likelihood of side effects.
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Tramadol is a synthetic opioid prescribed for pain. Common side effects are nausea, vomiting, constipation, dry mouth, sweating, headache, tiredness, drowsiness, and dizziness. It can also cause seizures and serotonin syndrome. It is addictive and leads to physical dependence. Serious toxicity can occur because of interactions with drugs and supplements.
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Lacosamide is prescribed for seizures. Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, headache, incoordination, tremors, blurred vision, upset stomach, and difficulty with concentration and memory. Serious allergic reactions, heart and liver issues, depression, and suicidal thoughts can occur. Avoid alcohol and other depressants while taking lacosamide.
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Zonisamide is an anticonvulsant used for partial onset seizures. Common side effects of zonisamide include drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, headache, poor coordination, and difficulty with memory or finding words. Gastrointestinal symptoms and mood changes can occur. Serious skin and allergic reactions as well as abnormal laboratory findings are possible. Avoid alcohol and other central nervous system depressants when taking zonisamide.
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Clonazepam is a benzodiazepine prescribed for seizures and panic disorder. It enhances the effect of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain. Side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, difficulty concentrating, poor coordination, and mood changes. Overdoses can cause coma and respiratory depression. Abuse and long-term use can lead to physical dependence and addiction.
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Carbamazepine is used for seizures, trigeminal neuralgia, and bipolar disorder. Side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, headache, fatigue, ataxia, blurry vision, nausea, vomiting, and dry mouth. More serious side effects include severe rashes, blood problems, liver, and kidney toxicity. Carbamazepine interacts with many other medications, as well as with grapefruit and grapefruit juice.
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Oxcarbazepine is used for partial onset seizures. Common side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, headache, incoordination, and difficulty with memory. Gastrointestinal symptoms, double vision, dystonia, and low sodium levels can occur. Serious skin and allergic reactions are possible. Drug interactions occur when taken with central nervous system depressants, hormonal contraceptives, and diuretics.
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Pregabalin is used for nerve pain, fibromyalgia, anxiety, and partial-onset seizures. Common side effects are drowsiness, dizziness, poor concentration, confusion, memory problems, unsteadiness, tremors, dry mouth, constipation, nausea, and vomiting. It is a schedule V in the US due to risk of abuse and physical dependence. Avoid central nervous system depressants, such as alcohol, that increase sedation risk.
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Topiramate is prescribed for treatment of seizures and prevention of migraines. Side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, mood changes, other CNS effects, and decreased appetite. More serious effects include kidney stones, acidosis, vision changes, and suicidal thoughts. Topiramate has many drug interactions. It should not be taken when pregnant and can cause birth defects.
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