Generic name:stiripentol [ STIR-i-PEN-tol ]
Drug class:Gamma-aminobutyric acid reuptake inhibitors
What is Diacomit?
Diacomit is a prescription medicine used to treat seizures associated with Dravet syndrome. Dravet syndrome is a rare chronic form of epilepsy that begins in the first year of life and causes frequent or prolonged seizures.
Diacomit is used along with clobazam for use in adults and children at least 2 years old.
It is not known if Diacomit is safe and effective in children under 2 years of age.
There is no clinical data to support the use of Diacomit alone to treat Dravet syndrome.
Warnings
Diacomit can cause drowsiness, especially if you also drink alcohol or take other medicines that can make you sleepy. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you.
A small number of people have thoughts about suicide while taking Diacomit. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.
Before taking this medicine
Diacomit should not be given to a child younger than 2 years old.
To make sure Diacomit is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver or kidney disease;
suicidal thoughts or actions;
depression, a mood disorder; or
if you drink alcohol.
The powder form of this medicine may contain phenylalanine. Tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
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