Felbatol Alcohol

Felbatol Alcohol interaction, generic name Felbamate, is also sold under other brand names. These drugs belong to the family of drugs known as an Anticonvulsant.

It is prescribed for the treatment of partial seizure and Lennox Gastaut syndrome in children

No drinking not even moderate alcohol consumption is advised while taking this drug. If used for children obviously no drinking.

At this time the medical community defines moderate consumption of alcohol as no more than two drinks per day and no more than 14 drinks per week. Anything more than that, is considered an unhealthy dependency on alcohol that may have adverse social, family and health consequences.

If a person drinks only once or twice a week but drinks on the same days each week and more than two drinks this is considered as an alcohol dependency.

If a person binge drinks at any time during the week this is also considered as alcoholism.

Some consider alcoholism as a disease while others consider it an addiction which is the result of personal choice and character fault. This school of thought blames the alcoholism on life style choices.

Personally I consider alcoholism a genetic tendency as I have seen families of alcoholics even when they live far apart. These unfortunate people are probably dependent on alcohol from the first drink.

When alcohol interacts with prescription over the counter drugs it usually results in negative health effects most especially liver damage as the main organ affected.

Before starting advise your physician of any allergies, if you have untreated or uncontrolled epilepsy, a bone marrow disorder, paralytic ileus, intestinal blockage, clozapine infection or immune suppression medication, heart disease, heart rhythm disorder, high blood pressure, history of heart attack or stroke, epilepsy, seizure, lung disease, liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes, bone marrow disorder, blood cell disorder, enlarged prostate, urinary problems, glaucoma or a history of smoking.

Considerations

Do not use if pregnant or planning to become pregnant.

Do not use if allergic to the drug.

Use carefully if you have kidney or liver disease.

This drug will increase your sensitivity to sunlight.

Most Common Side Effects

Insomnia, fatigue, headache, anxiety, dizziness, nervous, tremors depression, unusual walk, upset stomach, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, weight loss, fever, liver inflammation, taste changes, appetite loss, hiccups, upper respiratory infection, runny nose, sore throat, coughing, double vision, middle ear infections, loss of urine control, black and blue marks, abnormal thinking, emotional instability and pinpoint pupils.

Less Common Side Effects

Facial swelling, chest pain, generalized pain, tingling in hands or feet, weakness, dry mouth, stupor, blurred vision, sinus inflammation, bleeding between menstrual periods, urinary tract infections, muscle aches, poor muscle control or coordination.

Rare Side Effects

Weight gain, increased appetite, feeling unwell, flulike symptoms, drug allergy, heart palpitations, rapid heartbeat, euphoria, suicidal tendencies, migraines, inflammation of the esophagus, swollen lymph glands, reduced levels of white blood cells, swollen lymph glands, reduced body sodium or potassium, itching, rash, swollen skin eruptions, swelling of tissue inside the mouth, Stevens Johnson syndrome, unusual muscle movements and unusually sensitive to the sun..

This site serves as an information source only and does not dispense medical advice or any other kind of advice. If you are seeking medical advice you are advised to consult your own physician.

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