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    • FELBAMATE (Generic for FELBATOL)

FELBAMATE (fel BAM ate) prevents and controls seizures in people with epilepsy. It works by calming overactive nerves in your body.


FELBAMATE (Generic for FELBATOL) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Felbamate 600mg, Oral tablet

    Interaction: Alcohol
    Severity: Moderate
    Notes for Consumers: You should avoid alcoholic beverages while taking Felbamate. Alcohol can affect seizure control and interfere with the drug treatment, and may increase the risk of serious side effects. Decreased alertness, drowsiness, falls, or other side effects may occur. Do not drive or operate machinery if you are drinking alcohol-containing beverages. If you notice slurred speech, confusion, severe weakness, or difficulty breathing, contact your health care provider immediately.
    Notes for Professionals: Additive CNS depression can occur if ethanol is consumed while taking felbamate. Regular ingestion of ethanol followed by abrupt discontinuation can provoke seizures.

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