Drug details

Fintepla (fenfluramineoral solution)

type of Anticonvulsants, Other

Fintepla (fenfluramine) is an anticonvulsant used to treat seizures associated with Dravet syndrome in patients 2 years of age and older.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • shortness of breath,
  • chest pain,
  • nausea,
  • sweating,
  • lightheadedness,
  • blurred vision,
  • diarrhea
  • vomiting,
  • weakness,
  • loss of appetite,
  • fever,
  • weight loss,
  • restlessness,
  • nosebleed,
  • loss of coordination, and
  • hives, 
  • difficulty breathing, 
  • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, 
  • anxiety,
  • trouble sleeping,
  • mood or behavior changes,
  • fast heart rate,
  • hallucinations, 
  • thoughts of self-harm, 
  • agitation,
  • muscle stiffness, 
  • panic attacks, 
  • impulsiveness, 
  • hostility, 
  • aggressions, 
  • hyperactivity (mentally or physically), 
  • increased depression, 
  • pounding heartbeats, 
  • fluttering in your chest, 
  • blue colored skin or lips, 
  • swelling in your lower legs, 
  • unusual tiredness, 
  • worsening seizures, 
  • tunnel vision, 
  • eye pain or redness, 
  • seeing halos around lights, 
  • severe headache, 
  • pounding in your neck or ears, 
  • shivering, 
  • twitching, 
  • slowed growth (in children)
The following drugs are related to Fintepla, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Ativan (lorazepam)
  • Ativan Injection (lorazepam injection)
  • Tegretol (carbamazepine)
  • Depakene (valproic acid)
  • Depakote (depakote divalproex sodium tablets)
  • Depakote ER (divalproex sodium)
  • Depakote Sprinkle Capsules (divalproex sodium sprinkle capsules)
  • Valium (diazepam tablets)
  • Zarontin (ethosuximide)
  • Zarontin Oral Solution (ethosuximide oral solution)
  • Keppra (levetiracetam)
  • Keppra Injection (levetiracetam)
  • Keppra XR (levetiracetam extended-release tablets)
  • Vimpat (lacosamide tablet and injection)
  • Lamictal (lamotrigine)
  • Lamictal XR (lamotrigine extended-release tablets)
  • Topamax (topiramate)