Dosing & Administration
Adult Dose
Start 300 mg PO daily, titrate up to 900-3600 mg/day divided TID.
Pediatric Dose
10-15 mg/kg/day divided TID (for seizures).
Renal Adjustment
CrCl 30-59: Max 1400 mg/day. CrCl 15-29: Max 700 mg/day.
Hepatic Adjustment
No adjustment necessary.
Safety & Special Populations
Pregnancy Category
C
Lactation Safety
Compatible.
Contraindications & Adverse Effects
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
Common Adverse Effects
- Somnolence
- Dizziness
- Peripheral edema