Can you wean an adult with epleptic history off Phenobarbital?
2006-10-02 03:25:56 · 3 answers · asked by Nelson 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
You will be risking an increase in seizure activity. I work in a group home and a resident I have just went off of phenobarb and he has shown a slight increase. Have you taken any other meds, like depakote. Why do you want off the meds?
2006-10-02 03:37:30 · answer #1 · answered by nosey girl 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If the adult still has epilepsy and the doctor prescribes another medication that may interact with phenobarb, then the adult will be weaned off the phenpbarb. To answer your question though, some side effects with phenobarb are aggression and tiredness
but each person is different so their side effects may vary. Best to consult your physician if there are any side effects
2006-10-02 03:41:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Must be weaned off. Epileptics on phenobarbitol have maximum incidence of suicides. The suicides occur while withdrawing. So withdrawal only under strict supervision.
2006-10-02 04:17:40 · answer #3 · answered by J.SWAMY I ఇ జ స్వామి 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋