Review the side-effects of Stiripentol as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, excess secretion of saliva, loss of appetite
Nervous system: Drowsiness, unintentional muscle movements, and reduced muscle strength, anxiety, changes in the manner of speech or walking, inability to sleep, feelings of anger or aggression
Respiratory: Cough, chest tightness, shortness of breath, wheezing, lung infection such as bronchitis or nasopharyngitis
Skin: Rashes, itching, sensitivity to sunlight, allergic reactions
Others: Fever, unusual weakness or tiredness, lab abnormalities of liver function
• Contact the nearest emergency center or poison control center in case of stiripentol overdose and the patient should be treated under the supervision of a specialist particularly in an ICU setting.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Gastrointestinal: Nausea, vomiting, excess secretion of saliva, loss of appetite
Nervous system: Drowsiness, unintentional muscle movements, and reduced muscle strength, anxiety, changes in the manner of speech or walking, inability to sleep, feelings of anger or aggression
Respiratory: Cough, chest tightness, shortness of breath, wheezing, lung infection such as bronchitis or nasopharyngitis
Skin: Rashes, itching, sensitivity to sunlight, allergic reactions
Others: Fever, unusual weakness or tiredness, lab abnormalities of liver function
Other Precautions :
• Patients taking stiripentol should be advised not to stop taking stiripentol suddenly without the doctor’s advice as it may cause withdrawal symptoms or can increase the risk of seizures or status epilepticus which is harmful.• Contact the nearest emergency center or poison control center in case of stiripentol overdose and the patient should be treated under the supervision of a specialist particularly in an ICU setting.
