Research Notes on Primidone
Primidone is commonly known by the name Mysoline. The active substances produced by metabolism of primidone are phenobarbital and phenylmethylmalonamide (PEMA), both which have anticonvulsant and sedative properties. Unlike other anti-convulsants, it is rarely used in the treatment of a bipolar disorder.
Fast Facts:
- Primidone can be used to treat epilepsy or tremors associated with diseases such as Parkinson's Disease.
- Primidone has been used for humans as well as animals.
- It is marketed primarily under the name Mysoline.
5 Great Resources on Primidone
- Wikipedia: Primidone
- Drugs.com: Primidone Facts
- MedicineNet: Primidone-Oral
- We Move: Essential Tremor: Primidone
- WebMD: Drugs and Treatments: Primidone Oral
5 Latest Headlines on Primidone
What is Primidone?
- HealthWise (via American Physical Therapy Association): Primidone
- eNotes: Primidone: Encyclopedia Of Neurological Disorders
- SteadyHealth: Primidone
- MedLibrary.org: What Is Primidone?
- Stanford University Medical Center: Primidone (Mysoline)
What Are The Uses for Primidone?
- NetDoctor: What Is It Used For?
- Revolution Health: Primidone-Drugs And Treatments
- NYU Medical Center: Treatment of Epilepsy
- We Move (via MDVU): Drugs Used To Treat Essential Tremor
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Primidone?
- RxList: Mysoline Side Effects
- MedLinePlus: What Side Effects Can Occur?
- About.com: Side Effects-Mysoline/Primidone
- Drug Digest: What Side Effects May I Notice From Taking Primidone?
- HealthSquare: Mysoline: What Side Effects May Occur
What are the Alternatives to Primidone?
- Massachusetts General Hospital: Surgical Treatment of Epilepsy
- Neurology Channel: Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Cedars-Sinai: Epilepsy Surgery In Children
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Primidone?
- Epilepsy Ontario: Acupuncture
- Holistic Online: Ayurvedic Remedy For Epilepsy
- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: Ashwagandha
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Primidone
- eHealthBoards: Help On Epilepsy
- Coping With Epilepsy: Coping With Epilepsy Forum
- Epilepsy Foundation: Living Well With Epilepsy eCommunity
- Google Groups: Epilepsy: Support
Clinical Trials for Primidone
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Primidone
- CenterWatch: Primidone Trials
Controversy and Lawsuits about Primidone
- Examiner: Drug Traces Turn Up In Source Waters For Nation's Biggest City (May 2, 2008)
- BNet.com: Phenobarbital Linked To Lowering Of Intelligence (Fall, 2005)
Abuse of Primidone
- eMedTV: Primidone Overdose
- MayoClinic: Primidone: Symptoms of Overdose
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Primidone
- PubMedCentral: Primidone Articles
- JAMA: Articles on Primidone
- Google Scholar: Primidone
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