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What Are The Withdrawal Side Effects Of Zonegran For Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy?

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Posted on Fri, 6 Jun 2014
Question: I'm on Zonegran,100mg 3 times a day for RSD, my Dr's. have failed to refill my prescription for me. What will happen because I do not have any for several days?
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Withdrawal seizures, worsening of symptoms!

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about this difficulty getting your medicine for RSD(reflex sympathetic dystrophy) refilled. I can understand how difficult it has been to you coupled with the fear and anxiety relating to the possible consequences of this.

The greatest fear of stopping this medication abruptly revolves around having withdrawal seizures. These are severe seizures that result as a result of stopping to take this medication without gradually tapering off the daily dose. Also, you may witness a worsening of the symptoms of RSD.


I will suggest that you try contacting your doctors again about this refill so that they may do all to help you continue reaping the benefits of this drug as well as prevent the risk of having withdrawal symptoms.

I hope this helps and addresses your query fully. I wish you well and thank you so much for using our services. Please, feel free to ask for more information and clarification if need be.
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What Are The Withdrawal Side Effects Of Zonegran For Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy?

Brief Answer: Withdrawal seizures, worsening of symptoms! Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am so sorry to hear about this difficulty getting your medicine for RSD(reflex sympathetic dystrophy) refilled. I can understand how difficult it has been to you coupled with the fear and anxiety relating to the possible consequences of this. The greatest fear of stopping this medication abruptly revolves around having withdrawal seizures. These are severe seizures that result as a result of stopping to take this medication without gradually tapering off the daily dose. Also, you may witness a worsening of the symptoms of RSD. I will suggest that you try contacting your doctors again about this refill so that they may do all to help you continue reaping the benefits of this drug as well as prevent the risk of having withdrawal symptoms. I hope this helps and addresses your query fully. I wish you well and thank you so much for using our services. Please, feel free to ask for more information and clarification if need be.