Mysoline 250 Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called barbiturates. It is used to treat and prevent epilepsy (seizures). They also have hypnotic properties. This means, they slow down the activity of the brain and can make you feel sleepy or dizzy. Mysoline 250 Tablet may be taken with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it may be habit-forming with long-term use. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Some common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, vertigo, low energy, impaired coordination, visual disturbance, and headache. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Remember to consult your doctor if you notice severe rashes, especially accompanied by fever after taking this medicine. It should be noted that long-term use of this medicine can cause pain in joints also.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Vertigo
• Low energy
• Impaired coordination
• Visual impairment
• Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)
• Headache
• Dizziness

Chemical Class::Barbituric Acid Derivative|Habit Forming::Yes|Therapeutic Class::NEURO CNS|Action Class::Barbiturate

• Q. Q. Is Mysoline 250 Tablet habit forming??
  Ans: Yes, if you use Mysoline 250 Tablet for a long time, you may become dependent on it. Moreover, stopping the medicine suddenly may also lead to withdrawal symptoms. Therefore, you must inform your doctor before stopping the Mysoline 250 Tablet.
• Q. Q. Can I stop taking Mysoline 250 Tablet??
  Ans: Do not stop taking Mysoline 250 Tablet even if you are feeling well, unless your doctor advises so. Suddenly stopping Mysoline 250 Tablet may cause unwanted effects commonly known as withdrawal symptoms. To prevent this, the dose of Mysoline 250 Tablet needs to be reduced gradually before completely stopping it.
• Q. Q. What should I tell my doctor before taking this medicine??
  Ans: Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines including medicines for epilepsy or seizures, medicines used to thin your blood (e.g., warfarin), birth control pills, medicines to control bacterial infection (e.g., chloramphenicol, metronidazole, and doxycycline), medicines to control viral infection (e.g., nelfinavir), and asthma medicines (e.g., theophylline and montelukast), etc. Also, inform your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Further, you should tell the doctor if you have ever had liver problems, kidney problems, lung problems, or porphyria (a rare blood pigment disorder).
• Q. Q. What should I avoid while taking Mysoline 250 Tablet??
  Ans: If Mysoline 250 Tablet makes you feel sleepy, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery. Alcohol consumption should be avoided since taking both together may cause excessive sleepiness. You should avoid getting pregnant since Mysoline 250 Tablet is associated with an increased risk of abnormalities in babies.
• Q. Q. What are the serious side effects of using Mysoline 250 Tablet? How can I check for these side effects??
  Ans: Severe allergic reactions, skin reactions, abnormalities in blood cells, and worsening of seizures are some of the serious side effects of Mysoline 250 Tablet. Severe allergic reactions may result in difficulty in breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue, face, or hives. Skin reactions may cause redness, pain, ulcers, blisters, shedding the outer layer of skin. If you have an abnormality of the blood cells, your skin may appear pale. Additionally you may suffer from abnormal bleeding or frequent bruising, fever, or sore throat.
• Q. Q. Can Mysoline 250 Tablet cause headache??
  Ans: Though headache is not a very common side effect of Mysoline 250 Tablet, it can occur in a few patients.
• Q. Q. Does Mysoline 250 Tablet affect blood pressure??
  Ans: No, Mysoline 250 Tablet does not have any effect on blood pressure.
• Q. Q. Can I take Mysoline 250 Tablet and propranolol together??
  Ans: While taking propranolol and Mysoline 250 Tablet together, your blood pressure should be monitored as Mysoline 250 Tablet may interfere with working of propranolol. Your doctor may modify your dose if needed.
• Q. Q. How should I store this medicine??
  Ans: Keep it in a cool dry place where the temperature stays below 25°C. Do not leave it on a windowsill or in the car on hot days. Keep it out of reach of children.

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