Monday, February 23, 2009

MedWatch - Zonisamide (marketed as Zonegran, and generics) Can Cause Metabolic Acidosis in Some Patients

FDA ALERT [February 23, 2009]: Following a review of updated clinical data, the FDA has determined that treatment with zonisamide can cause metabolic acidosis in some patients. Zonisamide is indicated as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial seizures in adults with epilepsy.

The details can be read here.

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