Yes . It made me very dizzy that I couldn’t even get out of a chair. My dr took me off of it.
September 29
I have never heard of it before, so have no comment.
September 29
I'm on zonigran and yes I do get dizzy if I lay flat as nd ask your neurologist to put you on something for dizziness
September 30
That is wonderful, I pray that it works
September 29
Yes, dizziness is a known common side effect of Zonegran (zonisamide). It can come and go rather than happening every single time, which can feel confusing or unpredictable.
A few things that might influence when dizziness shows up:
- Dosage changes — dizziness can be more noticeable when a dose is increased
- Timing — taking Show Full Answer
Yes, dizziness is a known common side effect of Zonegran (zonisamide). It can come and go rather than happening every single time, which can feel confusing or unpredictable.
A few things that might influence when dizziness shows up:
- Dosage changes — dizziness can be more noticeable when a dose is increased
- Timing — taking it on an empty stomach vs. with food can make a difference
- Hydration — Zonegran requires drinking 6–8 glasses of water daily, and being under-hydrated can worsen side effects like dizziness
- Fatigue or sleep — being tired can amplify how side effects feel If the dizziness is frequent, severe, or feels like it's getting worse, it's worth flagging to your neurologist. They may adjust the dose or timing to help manage it. It's also important not to drive or operate machinery if dizziness is unpredictable — safety first!
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September 29
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