Epiad 50 Tablet 10's belongs to the group of neurological medication called 'anticonvulsant' used to control various epileptic conditions (fits), prevent seizures and treat shaking attacks (essential tremor). Epilepsy is a central nervous system disorder characterized by a sudden rush of electrical activity in the brain leading to seizures, unusual behaviour, and loss of awareness. Epiad 50 Tablet 10's is ineffective for treating absence (petit mal) seizures.

Epiad 50 Tablet 10's contains 'Primidone', which increases the activity of a chemical messenger (GABA) that suppresses the brain's excessive and abnormal activity of nerve cells. Our brain cells (neurons) work by firing at a certain rate to function normally. However, during an epileptic attack or seizure, our neurons are forced to work rapidly compared to normal conditions. Epiad 50 Tablet 10's prevents neurons from working at a very fast speed, thereby preventing all brain cells from firing together rapidly in an uncontrolled way. As a result, episodes of seizures are stopped at their initial point only. 

Take Epiad 50 Tablet 10's with or without food. You are advised to take Epiad 50 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as nausea, headache, vomiting, drowsiness, vertigo, visual impairment, low energy, impaired coordination, and nystagmus (involuntary eye movement). Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

To treat your condition, effectually continue taking Epiad 50 Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Please do not skip any doses or stop taking Epiad 50 Tablet 10's suddenly without consulting your doctor, as it may lead to increased seizures. Avoid taking Epiad 50 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed. Epiad 50 Tablet 10's should not be given to children unless prescribed by a doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Epiad 50 Tablet 10's as it might increase side effects. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and your health condition to rule out any unpleasant side effects.

Epiad 50 Tablet 10's belongs to the group of anticonvulsant medicines. It contains Primidone used to control epilepsy (fits). Epiad 50 Tablet 10's is also used to control and prevent fits during or after a severe head injury or brain surgery. Epiad 50 Tablet 10's is also used to treat trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve pain). Epiad 50 Tablet 10's works by controlling overactivity of the brain that causes seizures (fits). Thereby, Epiad 50 Tablet 10's helps in controlling epileptic fits involving spasms of the muscles and jerking.

• Headache
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Drowsiness
• Low energy
• Vomiting
• Vertigo
• Visual impairment
• Impaired coordination
• Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement)

Do not take Epiad 50 Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its contents. Do not skip doses or stop taking Epiad 50 Tablet 10's suddenly without consulting your doctor, as Epiad 50 Tablet 10's may cause increased seizures. Talk to your doctor if you have heart, kidney, or liver problems. Avoid taking Epiad 50 Tablet 10's if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by your doctor. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Epiad 50 Tablet 10's as it might cause unpleasant side effects. Epiad 50 Tablet 10's should not be used by children unless prescribed. Let your doctor know if you have diabetes, as intake of Epiad 50 Tablet 10's affects the blood sugar level. Intake of Epiad 50 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, so be cautious while driving or operating heavy machinery.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Epiad 50 Tablet 10's may have interaction with a blood thinner (fluindione, phenindione, warfarin), other medicines used to treat epilepsy (phenytoin, felbamate, valproic acid, carbamazepine, lamotrigine), immunosuppressants (cyclosporine, tacrolimus, sirolimus, everolimus), steroids (dexamethasone, prednisone), antidepressants (lurasidone, lamotrigine), anti-cancer (cyclophosphamide), antimalaria (quinine), HIV medicines (boceprevir, cobicistat, lopinavir), asthma medicines (theophylline, montelukast).

Drug-Food Interaction: Epiad 50 Tablet 10's is known to interact with St. John's wort (an antidepressant herbal supplement).

Drug-Disease Interaction: Epiad 50 Tablet 10's may have interactions with heart problems, diabetes, asthma, alcoholism, porphyria (a rare inherited disorder of metabolism), blood disorders, and kidney or liver problems.

• FLUINDIONE
• PHENINDIONE
• WARFARIN
• PHENYTOIN
• FELBAMATE
• VALPROIC ACID
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• LAMOTRIGINE
• OXCARBAZEPINE
• DEXAMETHASONE
• CYCLOSPORINE
• TACROLIMUS
• SIROLIMUS
• EVEROLIMUS
• PREDNISONE
• LURASIDONE
• CYCLOPHOSPHAMIDE
• LOPINAVIR
• BOCEPREVIR
• COBICISTAT
• THEOPHYLLINE
• MONTELUKAST

• Following a ketogenic diet (low in carbohydrates and high in fat) is recommended.
• Meditation, walking, involving in a task, and smelling a strong odour are a few self-control methods to prevent seizures.
• Acupuncture therapy may also be helpful.
• Rest properly. Avoid stress by doing meditation or yoga.

• Your doctor may advise you to get regular blood tests to check for any abnormality of blood and test the amount of Epiad 50 Tablet 10's in your blood. 
• Monitor your blood sugar level regularly while taking Epiad 50 Tablet 10's.

Epilepsy: It is a central nervous system disorder in which brain activity becomes abnormal, leading to rapid fits/seizure episodes with unusual behaviour and loss of awareness. Fits/Seizure is a sudden rush of electrical activity in the brain. Lack of sleep, high fever, stress, bright lights, caffeine, certain medicines, alcohol, and skipping meals/overeating are a few of the most common triggers for seizures. The possible causes of epilepsy include traumatic brain injury, scarring on the brain after a brain injury, high fever, stroke, vascular diseases, lack of oxygen to the brain, brain tumours, and genetic disorders.