What are the side effects of primidone?    • Q: What are the
side effects of primidone?   • A: Primidone is a medication that
is used to treat seizures. In the body, primidone is converted
into other chemicals, including phenobarbital. Phenobarbital is
a type of medication that can help control seizures by acting as
an anticonvulsant. The prescribing information on Primidone
lists the following as the most common side effects of the
medication: coordination problems, vertigo (spinning sensation),
nausea, vomiting, appetite loss, fatigue, irritability, double
vision, and drowsiness. Lori Poulin, PharmD This question was
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