METHODS OF USING ZONISAMIDE AS AN ADJUNCTIVE THERAPY FOR PARTIAL SEIZURES

摘要

Methods of using zonisamide as an adjunctive therapy for partial seizures are disclosed. In particular, the methods enhance the safety of patients taking pharmaceutical formulations of zonisamide by providing information that increases the awareness of neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) as a possible side effect; wherien the patients and/or prescribing physicians and other medical care providers are advised to monitor for nms and employ methods that will improve the therapeutic outcome in the few patients who experience NMS associated with zonisamide therapy.