Drug details

Celontin (methsuximide)

type of Anticonvulsants, Succinimide

Celontin (methsuximide) is an anti-epileptic (anticonvulsant) medication used alone or in combination with other medications to treat absence seizures (also called "petit mal" seizures).

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • hives,
  • difficulty breathing,
  • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • vomiting,
  • fever,
  • swollen glands,
  • easy bruising,
  • confusion,
  • tiredness,
  • chest pain,
  • muscle aches,
  • weakness,
  • agitation,
  • restlessness,
  • sore throat,
  • anxiety,
  • panic attacks,
  • trouble sleeping,
  • impulsive behavior,
  • irritableness,
  • hostility,
  • aggression,
  • hyperactivity (mentally or physically),
  • depression,
  • unusual thoughts or behavior,
  • burning in your eyes,
  • hallucination,
  • worsening seizures,
  • extreme fear,
  • mood or behavior,
  • thoughts suicide or self-harm,
  • unusual bleeding (nose, mouth),
  • joint pain or swelling with fever,
  • patchy skin color,
The following drugs are related to Celontin, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Diamox Sequels (acetazolamide xr)
  • Tegretol (carbamazepine)
  • Carbatrol (carbamazepine extended-release)
  • Onfi (clobazam tablets and oral suspension)
  • Klonopin (clonazepam)
  • Valtoco (diazepam nasal spray)
  • Valium (diazepam tablets)
  • Dilantin 125 (phenytoin oral suspension)
  • Zarontin (ethosuximide)
  • Peganone (ethotoin)
  • Oxtellar XR (oxcarbazepine extended-release tablets)
  • Phenytek Extended Release Capsule (phenytoin sodium)
  • Zonegran (zonisamide)
The following supplements are related to Celontin, and may be used together with the drug:
  • N-Acetyl Cysteine (s.)