Compare Banzel vs. felbamate
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Added to other medicines to control seizures caused by Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
Banzel (rufinamide) is safe for children as young as 1 year old to control seizures caused by Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, but it cannot be taken by itself.
Controls seizures.
Felbatol (felbamate) controls seizures, but it can have bad side effects.
Upsides
- Banzel (rufinamide) works well to control seizures when used with your other seizure medicines.
- If you have trouble swallowing, Banzel (rufinamide) is available in liquid and tablets can be crushed or cut into smaller pieces.
- Felbatol (felbamate) can be used by itself or with other medicines to control seizures.
- Felbatol (felbamate) is available in generic and in both a pill and a liquid form.
Downsides
- Banzel (rufinamide) has to be taken with other medicines to control seizures.
- Banzel (rufinamide) is for seizures caused by a very specific condition, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.
- The dose of Banzel (rufinamide) may need to be adjusted frequently. You have to stick to the schedule from your doctor on how much and when to take it.
- You have to talk to your doctor if you're interested in stopping Banzel (rufinamide). Stopping Banzel (rufinamide) suddenly can make your seizures worse.
- Some people may be allergic to Banzel (rufinamide).
- Can harm your spleen and liver.
- Consider only if other anti-seizure medicines have not worked well.
Used for
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
- Partial seizure
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Liquid
- Pill
- Liquid
Price
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Side effects
18possible side effects
- Headache27%
- Dizziness19%
- Fatigue16%
- Nausea12%
- Sleepiness11%
- Double vision9%
- Tremors6%
- Difficulty controlling eyes6%
- Blurry vision6%
- Vomiting5%
- Movement coordination problems4%
- Upper abdominal pain3%
- Anxiety3%
- Constipation3%
- Indigestion3%
- Back pain3%
- Difficulty walking3%
- Balance problems3%
45possible side effects
- Loss of appetite55%
- Sleepiness48%
- Common cold or flu45%
- Vomiting39%
- Headache37%
- Nausea34%
- Fever23%
- Dizziness18%
- Insomnia18%
- Fatigue17%
- Nervousness16%
- Constipation13%
- Purple skin spots13%
- Indigestion12%
- Difficulty walking10%
- Rash10%
- Hiccups10%
- Sore throat10%
- Ear infection10%
- Weight loss7%
- Pain7%
- Unusual thoughts7%
- Difficulty controlling movements7%
- Loss of bladder control7%
- Mood swings7%
- Vision changes7%
- Low white blood cells7%
- Coughing7%
- Tremor6%
- Double vision6%
- Changes in taste6%
- Anxiety5%
- Walking problems5%
- Depression5%
- Diarrhea5%
- Abdominal pain5%
- Flu and common cold5%
- Changes in vision5%
- Tingling or prickling sensation4%
- Abnormal liver tests4%
- Sinus infection4%
- Chest pain3%
- Dry mouth3%
- Loss of consciousness3%
- Muscle pain3%
Risks and risk factors
- Suicidal behavior
- Taking other medicines to control seizures
- Sleepiness and movement problems
- Heart problems
- Familial short QT syndrome
- Allergic reactions
- Children under 12 years of age
- Withdrawal seizures
- Stopping Banzel (rufinamide) suddenly
- Aplastic anemia
- Liver failure
- Suicidal behavior
- Taking medicines for seizures
- Sleepiness
- Withdrawal seizures
- Stopping Felbatol (felbamate) suddenly