What are the common side effects?

Question

Age 88, male,shaking of the right hand, 50ml. of

primodone a day

Answer 1

Am experiencing wild dreams when trying to sleep

Answer 2

This dose usually has no side effects. You'll need regular blood tests, liver and kidney function tests and electrolyte tests.

Answer 3

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking primidone:

More common

• Shakiness and unsteady walk
• Unsteadiness, trembling, or other problems with muscle control or coordination

Less common

• Unusual excitement or restlessness (especially in children and in the elderly)

Rare

• Chills
• Cough or hoarseness
• Fainting spells
• Fever and sore throat
• Fever with or without chills
• General feeling of tiredness or weakness
• Irregular heartbeat
• Lower back or side pain
• Painful or difficult urination
• Pale skin
• Shortness of breath
• Skin rash
• Sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
• Unusual bleeding or bruising
• Unusual tiredness or weakness