Dosing & Administration
Adult Dose
Migraine: 50 mg PO BID. Seizures: 200 mg PO BID.
Pediatric Dose
Titrate to 5-9 mg/kg/day divided BID.
Renal Adjustment
CrCl < 70: Decrease dose by 50%.
Hepatic Adjustment
Use caution.
Safety & Special Populations
Pregnancy Category
D - Cleft lip/palate risk.
Lactation Safety
Compatible.
Contraindications & Adverse Effects
Contraindications
- Recent alcohol use (with XR formulation)
Common Adverse Effects
- Cognitive dulling ('Dopamax')
- Kidney stones
- Paresthesias
- Weight loss
- Glaucoma