Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders in dogs (), characterized by spontaneous recurrent seizures originating in the central nervous system ().The prevalence of canine epilepsy varies in different studies between 0.5% and 5% ().If no underlying cause except of hereditary factors are found for the recurrent seizures in the diagnostic work-up, epilepsy is . A review article reported the most common adverse effects pertained to the CNS were ataxia, dizziness, somnolence, agitation, and anorexia (36). It may also require additional changes to the dose of your new medication. Chen B, Choi H, Hirsch LJ, Katz A, Legge A, Buchsbaum R, et al. Adverse effects of salivation, restlessness, vomiting, and ataxia at dosages >400 mg/kg/day have been seen experimentally in dogs but resolved within 24 hr of discontinuing the drug. Collinet A, Sammut V. Suspected zonisamide-related anticonvulsant hypersensitivity syndrome in a cat. Biton V. Clinical pharmacology and mechanism of action of zonisamide. A 6-year-old female spayed miniature poodle weighing 5.05 kg was referred to Veterinary Specialists and Emergency Center for episodic aggression. Perhaps with the money I save on stopping the Zoni, I could hire a dog nurse to give the Keppra strictly. Upon the initial visit, the physical and neurological examinations were overall unremarkable. This usually takes one to four days. He has been on Zonisamide a year this July -- his ataxia is getting worse, the breathing heavily and drooling he has as well -- I talked to the vet this morning about it all. Stopping suddenly may result in withdrawal symptoms, including life-threatening seizures. Charalambous M, Pakozdy A, Bhatti SFM, Volk HA. (2016) 12:79. doi: 10.1186/s12917-016-0703-y, 3. I do fear removing a drug completely since things have been "okay" lately -- but with Apollo having such bad ataxia this past week it is certainly making me concerned My boy has done marvelous on the zonisamide with no side effects, but my other epileptic who has passed away didn't get much of a break from seizing with zonisamide, they're all so different. Brodie MJ, Ben-Menachem E, Chouette I, Giorgi L. Zonisamide: its pharmacology, efficacy and safety in clinical trials. Set up your myVCA account today. doi: 10.1016/j.applanim.2017.11.008, Keywords: episodic abnormal behavior, psychiatric adverse effect, anti-seizure drug, zonisamide, dog, epilepsy, Citation: Kanazono S, Ukai M and Hiramoto A (2021) Abnormal Behavior Episodes Associated With Zonisamide in Three Dogs: A Case Report. Within another week, the abnormal behavior episodes completely disappeared. Helpful items to consider before changing or withdrawing from your anti-seizure medication: Below are some common situations in which it may be a good time to think about changing or stopping your medication. The authors thank the owners of three cases, referring veterinarians and colleagues at Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center for supporting us for the article preparation. Treatment of essential tremor: a systematic review of evidence and recommendations from the Italian movement disorders association. CNS adverse events associated with antiepileptic drugs. Packer RMA, McGreevy PD, Pergande A, Volk HA. J Vet Intern Med. Feeding. J Vet Intern Med. There have been no clinical studies to date, and only limited information is currently available. J Am Vet Med Assoc. Pancratitis can be dealt with, I hope your vet comes thru for you and your pup. *Correspondence: Shinichi Kanazono, kanazono@vsec.jp, View all doi: 10.1097/MJT.0b013e31824d617f, 34. Podell M, Volk HA, Berendt M, Lscher W, Muana K, Patterson EE, et al. International veterinary epilepsy task force consensus proposal: medical treatment of canine epilepsy in Europe. Charalambous M, Brodbelt D, Volk HA. Any product that may be evaluated in this article, or claim that may be made by its manufacturer, is not guaranteed or endorsed by the publisher. Common adverse effects include transient GI distress, alopecia, sedation, and vomiting. The owner reported the same abnormal behavior episodes relapsed within 12 h after re-introduction and gradually deteriorated over the next 3 days. This synthetic analogue of the inhibitory neurotransmitter -amino butyric acid (GABA) inhibits seizure activity via multiple mechanisms, including inhibition of neuronal sodium channels and potentiation of the release and action of GABA. The elimination half-life is extremely long (24 days) in dogs; therefore, it takes ~4 mo to achieve steady state kinetics. Zonisamide discontinuation due to psychiatric and cognitive adverse events: a case-control study. (2006) 26:1199202. Making the decision to stop taking an anti-seizure medication (ASM) can be difficult. Zonisamide use may be associated with the following side effects in dogs: sedation, incoordination while walking, vomiting, and lack of appetite. How Public Health Programs Support the Epilepsy Community, 3540 Crain Highway, Suite 675,Bowie, MD 20716, 2023 Epilepsy Foundation, is a non-profit organization with a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. In ruminants, phenobarbital is the first choice; in horses, both bromide and phenobarbital have been used. (2018) 14:64. doi: 10.1186/s12917-018-1386-3, 32. Oligohydrosis and fever in pediatric patients treated with zonisamide. Log in 24/7 to access your pets health care information. (2018) 200:10613. Seven days later, the owner reported episodic aggression was improved by 40% compared with that prior to dose reduction. Zonisamide, USP is a white to off white crystalline powder, pKa=10.2, and is moderately soluble in water (0.80 mg/mL) and 0.1 N HCl (0.50 mg/mL). The link you have selected will take you to a third-party website. Repeat this process two or three times a day until they begin to drink the milk replacer on their own. Symptoms of Bromide Toxicity in Dogs Stomach irritation (some sensitive dogs may need the splitting of the daily dose into two lots and given with food) Vomiting Depending on your states rules and regulations for driving, a person will have to be seizure free for a certain amount of time before they are able to obtain a drivers license. Other potential type II adverse effects include one case with keratoconjunctivitis sicca and one case with polyarthropathy, although the direct relationship was not confirmed in these cases (7). An MRI and cerebrospinal fluid analysis were both unremarkable. I'm glad to hear that your baby is doing better. Tolerance to phenobarbital therapy may develop in dogs treated continually for months to years and may result in decreased seizure control; however, an increase (25%) in the dose usually will result in improved seizure control. Although plasma concentrations declined rapidly in dogs on a 1-wk regimen of 30 mg/kg, tid, one case report described adequate seizure control despite undetectable drug concentrations in plasma, possibly due either to an active metabolite or to a highly sensitive drug reaction. However, sudden jerky movement of the upper body was increasingly noticed along with tapering off process of ZNS. Seven days after the discontinuation of ZNS, the owner reported those frequent abnormal behavior episodes almost completely disappeared within 5 days after discontinuation of ZNS except for occasional gesture curling up the upper lip during the sleep for a few seconds. doi: 10.1016/0272-0590(88)90158-3, 19. It should not be used in pets with liver disease or breeding or pregnant animals. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc. The abrupt episode typically lasted for ~2030 s. 1. The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of levetiracetam in dogs with refractory idiopathic epilepsy. In that situation, many healthcare providers recommend waiting at least 6-12 months after surgery before reducing medication. Never attempt to wean off a medication without the support and supervision of your healthcare provider. Because it does not undergo hepatic metabolism, bromide is useful in dogs with liver disease. This will begin to lessen the puppies' dependence on their mother's milk and presence. Capsules should be protected from light and be stored in a dry place. (2005) 46:3141. Veterinarians may prescribe Zonisamide to treat seizure disorders such as epilepsy. Our dog has been on zonisamide and phenobarbital for some time. Owners should keep a calendar to document the frequency and pattern of seizures as a guide for treatment strategy. Neurology. doi: 10.1111/j.1468-2982.2006.01191.x, 13. Zonisamide is administered by mouth, as an oral capsule, or it may be compounded into an oral liquid. Acta Neurol Scand. This is the place for general questions about drugs, long-term treatment concerns, possible influences of other drugs (such as antibiotics, heartworm preventatives, or anesthetics) for epileptic dogs, and other concerns. (2003) 28:1849. Phenobarbital 2.5 mg/kg orally q12h was prescribed without loading. In cats, it can last for approximately 48 hours, and therefore side effects may last for 1-2 days even after this medication is discontinued. Doing this will keep you safe and help you manage your seizures to the best of your ability. Levetiracetam is initially administered at 20 mg/kg, PO, tid, in dogs; 1020 mg/kg, PO, tid, in cats. Zonisamide was prescribed with the gradual dose increment plan potentially up to 13.7 mg/kg q12h if needed based on his seizure frequency. Firocoxib was also prescribed for the joint condition. The dosage should be adjusted on the basis of serum level and the history of seizure control. Skip the dose you missed, give it at the next scheduled time, and continue with the regular dosing schedule, OR. (1988) 11:33342. If a medication needs to be stopped abruptly, it is normally done in a hospital where close supervision is available. doi: 10.1007/s00415-010-5603-7, 9. For some people with epilepsy, the benefits of taking a benzodiazepine every day outweigh the risks. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD011241.pub2, 11. If they are not available, follow their directions in contacting an emergency facility. In countries where bromide is not available as a pharmaceutical formulation (USA), an analytical grade may be obtained from a chemical supply company, although caution is recommended in handling and packaging. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). It is well absorbed in dogs after oral administration and undergoes both hepatic and renal metabolism. Zonisamide was discontinued abruptly and PB was increased to 2 mg/kg q12h. This medication may be given with or without food, however, if your pet vomits or acts sick after receiving it, give this medication with food or a small treat. Received: 24 August 2021; Accepted: 27 September 2021; Published: 29 October 2021. The plan now will be to wean the Zonisamide. A total of 10 dogs were enrolled in the study, and all dogs received levetiracetam at a dose of 20 mg/kg/day. Hepatic failure is rare. (2015) 21:68391. Track the occurrence of seizures while your pet is taking this medication to help monitor how well this medication is working. This dog had an episode of cluster seizures. Systematic review of antiepileptic drugs' safety and effectiveness in feline epilepsy. BMC Vet Res. I've read both that the KBr on its own can cause pancreatitis and that it's the combo of KBr & phenobarb that can cause the pancreatitis. Affiliate of Mars Inc. 2023 | Copyright VCA Animal Hospitals all rights reserved. If azotemia is present, a different AED can be used, or the initial bromide dose can be reduced by half and serum concentrations monitored. Zonisamide has very long-lasting activity in cats and can be used once daily, although, use in the cat is still new and the full potential for side effects is still being worked out. In general, a maintenance antiepileptic drug (AED) should be considered in animals that have had more than one or two seizures within a 6-mo period (assuming these seizures were not caused by repeated toxin exposure) or in animals that have had more than one seizure of unknown cause on any particular day. KBr is associated with pancreatitis and megaespohagus. Front. Zonisamide is available as capsules of 25, 50 and 100 mg . The owner reported 7 days later that no GTCS was witnessed while the episodic abnormal behavior remained at the same intensity and frequency. If primidone is switched to phenobarbital, one grain of phenobarbital can be substituted for 250 mg primidone. Bromide appears to stabilize neuronal cell membranes by interfering with chloride transport across cell membranes and by potentiating the effect of GABA via hyperpolarizing membranes. Under certain conditions, it may be safe for you and your healthcare provider to consider weaning off, or tapering, and eliminating an anti-seizure medication. The dose of ZNS was increased to 6.6 mg/kg PO q12h by a referring veterinarian. Keep us posted on how she's doing. When given with phenobarbital, zonisamide is cleared from the body more quickly, and therefore higher doses of zonisamide may be required or phenobarbital doses may need to be decreased. Zonisamide therapy for refractory idiopathic epilepsy in dogs. in the research setting where three male dogs showed aggression while they received 75 mg/kg/day of ZNS for 52 weeks achieving the serum ZNS level around 80120 g/ml, (18) abnormal behavior episodes as we experienced have not been reported in the clinical veterinary setting to the best of our knowledge. Mephenytoin, although related to phenytoin, has been effective in dogs (10 mg/kg, tid) because of a slower rate of elimination. This drug stabilizes the brain cells and prevents the unregulated electrical discharges in the brain that cause. Bromide is renally eliminated and thus should not be used in dogs with renal dysfunction without careful monitoring. Dogs on a high salt diet may require dosages of 5080 mg/kg/day to maintain adequate serum concentrations, because high chloride intake increases bromide loss in the urine and lowers serum bromide concentrations. Similarly, a case series study described abnormal behavior episodes in dogs receiving LEV (40). Drug levels are monitored 2 wk after initiation of therapy, 2 wk after any dosage change, and usually every 612 mo once seizure control is achieved. It appears very safe with no to few adverse effects (ataxia, sedation, vomiting) reported at the routine dosage ranges. In people, felbamate has been associated with aplastic anemia and liver toxicity. by seebr5640 Mon Jul 01, 2013 5:12 am, Post In cats, phenobarbital is the usual first choice, but levetiracetam and zonisamide are becoming more acceptable; diazepam is an alternative choice. Chronological changes in episodic aggression in association with dose adjustments of ZNS are summarized in Figure 1. The effects of this short-acting medication typically last only 24 hours in dogs. Prior to the referral, this dog had been managed with ZNS starting at 2.5 mg/kg per os (PO) q12h then gradually increased in the dose up to 5 mg/kg q12h with the trough blood concentration at 21.2 g/ml over the 15 months. Rare side effects include liver disease, urinary stones, and aggression. Epilepsy Behav. Phenobarbital has also been used to treat episodic dyscontrol syndrome (rage) in dogs when seizure activity is demonstrable via electroencephalogram recordings. Zonisimide is indicated for seizure disorders while Amitriptyline is an antidepressant drug. Topiramate is a newer AED that is well tolerated by people and increasingly used for neuropathic pain. When used in combination with phenobarbital, bromide toxicity can be seen at concentrations of 23 mg/mL (2030 mmol/L). Seven days after complete discontinuation of ZNS, abnormal behavior episode completely disappeared, and the appetite was recovered by 80% according to the owner. Download our seizure tracking app, print out seizure action plans, or explore other educational materials. Akman CI, Goodkin HP, Rogers DP, Riviello JJ. MRI, cerebrospinal fluid analysis, and fasted and postprandial total bile acid analyses were within normal limits. Enter search terms to find related veterinary topics, multimedia and more. The abnormal behavior episodes deteriorated along with gradual dose increment of zonisamide and these episodes almost completely disappeared within 5 days after discontinuation of zonisamide. Psychiatric adverse effect associated with anti-seizure drugs has been well-recognized in human medicine. However, aside from a previous report by Walker et al. Please confirm that you are a health care professional. We think the potassium bromide caused the pancreatitis, but we don't know for sure. Your options may include increasing the dose of your current medication, replacing it with a different medication, or adding a different medication while continuing to take your current medication. J Neurol. The decision to start maintenance anticonvulsant or antiepileptic therapy should be based on the frequency and severity of the seizures, the age of onset, the likely cause(s) of the seizures, and the results of diagnostic testing. It's the worst. Zappia M, Albanese A, Bruno E, Colosimo C, Filippini G, Martinelli P, et al. (2014) 10:257. doi: 10.1186/s12917-014-0257-9, 33. BMC Vet Res. Pharmacotherapy. (2017) 251:145761. Give the missed dose and then wait the recommended interval before giving the next dose (continue giving it regularly at that new time). Dewey CW, Guiliano R, Boothe DM, Berg JM, Kortz GD, Joseph RJ, et al. Brodie MJ, Duncan R, Vespignani H, Solyom A, Bitenskyy V, Lucas C. Dose-dependent safety and efficacy of zonisamide: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in patients with refractory partial seizures. This dog had clinical onset of generalized seizure 12 days prior to referral. Treatment should begin with a single drug at the minimal required level for effect. Taking multiple medications can reduce quality of life because of side effects, drug interactions, and cost. BMC Vet Res. Basset/Beagle mix was officially pegged with epilepsy about 2 months ago after she started having multiple seizures in a day. Please note that we cannot make specific recommendations for individual dogs - for this, please consult your veterinarian. Its metabolism is too rapid in dogs, which reduces its effectiveness, and too slow in cats, which increases the risk of toxicity (salivation, vomiting, weight loss). Severe withdrawal symptoms, even lethal seizures, may appear after abrupt discontinuation of chronic clorazepate treatment, in spite of the relatively low tolerance liability of clorazepate. by readerofthepack Thu Aug 14, 2014 2:40 pm, Post Other adverse effects and signs of overdosage are similar to those of phenobarbital. If your pet stops eating, becomes dramatically lethargic, or develops a yellow color of the skin, gums, or whites of the eyes, contact your veterinarian immediately. (2012) 60:3579. Shiloh's on KBr and while I wish he weren't, it has helped in controlling his seizures. Episodic aggression deteriorated with minor dose increment of ZNS and improved with minor dose reduction. These include the drugs clonazepam, clobazam, diazepam, lorazepam, and clorazepate. Precautions. The recommended dose and monitoring strategy are as follows: oral starting dose at 37 mg/kg every 12 hours (q12h) or 710 mg/kg q12h in dogs with co-administered hepatic microsomal enzymes inducers such as phenobarbital, serum concentrations should be aimed between 10 and 40 mg/L according to the human target range, and the serum concentration measurements should be performed at least 1 week after treatment initiation or dosage adjustment given the approximate elimination half-life of 15 h (6, 7). There are important risks to think about when stopping seizure medications. Zonisamide is used off-label for therapy of migraine headaches, mood disturbances and recently for weight loss. Bermejo PE, Ruiz-Huete C, Anciones B. Zonisamide in managing impulse control disorders in Parkinson's disease. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2885.2008.00993.x, 27. All rights reserved. Seizures are involuntary and may cause changes in movement, behavior, or consciousness. Upon the initial visit, the physical and neurological examinations were overall unremarkable other than severe degenerative joint condition in his bilateral elbow, coxofemoral, and stifle joints. Zonisamide was approved for use in epilepsy in Japan in 1989 and in the United States in 2000. (2011) 25:115660. by seebr5640 Sat Jul 13, 2013 8:33 am, Post We do not control or have responsibility for the content of any third-party site. The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) and the copyright owner(s) are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. Fundam Appl Toxicol. This is the first report describing abnormal behavior episodes, similar to PAE in humans, associated with ZNS in dogs in the clinical setting. Thus, diazepam can be used as a maintenance treatment in cats, with dosages ranging from 0.250.5 mg/kg, PO, bid-tid. Two more months later, levetiracetam (LEV) at 17 mg/kg PO q12h was added on ZNS as the dog experienced another episode of cluster of seizures. (2003) 23:936. Adverse drug reactions to zonisamide in two dogs. The medication should begin working within 1-2 days. The Merck Veterinary Manual was first published in 1955 as a service to the community. No other ASDs such as phenobarbital or potassium bromide, listed as first-line ASDs in dogs, were prescribed. Of course, consult your healthcare provider before making the decision to stop taking any medication and follow your states driving guidelines for people with epilepsy. Thank you all for the concern. The authors also thank Dr. Zonisamide should be stored at 25C (76F). Cardiovascular defects were prominent in both rats and dogs. Chronic toxicity of the anticonvulsant zonisamide in beagle dogs. by SpencerBhumi Sat Aug 09, 2014 4:27 pm, Post Our cases showed clinical apparent direct association with ZNS and correlation with dose adjustment in case 1 and case 2. (2008) 10:41821. Many epilepsies that begin in childhood may be outgrown. Antidepressants - SSRIs and SNRIs Citalopram (Celexa) Duloxetine (Cymbalta ) Escitalopram (Lexapro) Depending on a childs seizure frequency, it is also a good idea to consider stopping seizure medication well before teens are at the age where driving becomes a possibility. BMC Vet Res. It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits to see if the medicine is working properly. Park S-P, Kim S-Y, Hwang Y-H, Lee H-W, Suh C-K, Kwon S-H. The phenobarbital metabolite is likely the major functional one, and there may not be an advantage to using primidone over phenobarbital. by SpencerBhumi Sun Jun 30, 2013 4:03 pm, Post Bromide has been used in horses as a maintenance AED, but there are no published studies on its clinical efficacy. (2007) 48:1348. J Vet Pharmacol Ther. Using this medicine while you are pregnant can harm your unborn baby. J Vet Intern Med. SK, MU, and AH: data acquisition, figure and supplemental video preparation, and revision of the draft. doi: 10.1292/jvms.11-0164, 17. Post Reported type 2 adverse effects include two cases of acute toxic liver injury, three cases with dermatologic lesions, and one case of renal tubular acidosis (1317). with valproic acid and derivatives, gabapentin, tizanidine, amitriptyline, atenolol, memantine, zonisamide, and pregabalin . The frequency of his GTCS decreased after increment of ZNS up to 13.7 mg/kg q12h while the abnormal behavior episodes increased in its frequency further to over 10 times a day, including abrupt growling at or attempts to bite the family members when they came into his sight while awake (Supplementary Video 1). Epilepsia. Bromide, phenobarbital and zonisamide are examples, although phenobarbital and zonisamide half-life may get short enough that timing is important. If excessive sedation occurs, a lower dose should be used initially and gradually increased. The owner reported that significant improvements were recognized within 24 h after the dose reduction and no seizure episodes were witnessed. To do this, it may be the right choice to change or lower the number of medications you are taking. Epilepsy Res. Weintraub D, Buchsbaum R, Resor SR, Hirsch LJ. Phenobarbital causes physical dependence, and thus abrupt withdrawal may cause "barbiturate withdrawal" seizures. She's been on it so briefly, but who knows, the KBR may have caused it. Barry M, Cameron S, Kent S, Barnes-Heller H, Grady K. Daytime and nocturnal activity in treated dogs with idiopathic epilepsy compared to matched unaffected controls. At that point the docs added Phenobarbital. Get the personalized nutrition plan your dog needs with non-GMO air dried dog food. doi: 10.1186/s12917-015-0464-z, 7. The aggressive episodes deteriorated day by day over the next 5 days until ZNS dose was reduced to 5 mg/kg PO in the morning and 2.5 mg/kg PO in the evening. Prospective study of zonisamide therapy for refractory idiopathic epilepsy in dogs: Paper. by MK's mom Sat Aug 09, 2014 7:24 pm, Post 2015 ACVIM Small animal consensus statement on seizure management in dogs. What worries me is he is on metronidazole (weaning off per vet), metoclopramide, ranitidine, simethicone and thyroxine, plus the zonisamide. The severity and frequency of the episodic aggression showed proportional relationship with the dose of ZNS. doi: 10.1111/ane.12016, 20. Given the history and unremarkable clinicopathological analyses results, ZNS dose was reduced to 4.5 mg/kg PO q12h without any changes in LEV and glycerine to avoid multiple variables at one time for assessing the clinical response to the medication adjustment. Daily seizure episodes resolved after ZNS was added. (2011) 73:15058. Other than episodic aggression, the dog remained healthy and happy. She's on a low-fat diet for a few weeks to help her pancreas return to normal. Long-term efficacy and safety of zonisamide monotherapy in epilepsy patients. Programs Briefs | Epilepsy Foundation, Discrimination in Federally Funded Programs Briefs, First Responders and Seizure Management Briefs, Resources and Seizure Action Plans for Summer Camp, Explaining Epilepsy to Friends and Family, Epilepsy Foundation Individual and Family Services, About Research and Funding at Epilepsy Foundation, The Epilepsy Learning Healthcare System (ELHS), Access the Rare Epilepsy Network Registry, #AimForZero: Striving Toward a Future Free from Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy, Advocacy: Access Prescription Medications, Advocacy: Affordable Comprehensive Health Coverage, Teens Speak Up! Check with your doctor right away if you have nausea or vomiting that continues, an increase in the frequency of seizures, loss of appetite, swelling of the face, tiredness and weakness, or yellow eyes or skin. Zonisamide: This sulfonamide-based anticonvulsant restricts the propagation and spread of seizures and suppresses epileptogenic focus activity. Cook AK, Allen AK, Espinosa D, Barr J. Renal tubular acidosis associated with zonisamide therapy in a dog. For some of us, it takes . Give her as little as possible until you are sure that she is still not having seizures. After 12 weeks of treatment, 7 out of 10 dogs were seizure-free. If youre taking several anti-seizure medications, its possible that one or more of them can be weaned off and removed. doi: 10.1111/cns.12418, 6. An abnormal behavior episode of case 2 right after getting on the client's lap. If the puppies do not take to the gruel, try blending this ratio: 2 cups of puppy food. However, clorazepate may increase phenobarbital concentrations, resulting in adverse effects. by SpencerBhumi Mon Jul 01, 2013 5:09 pm, Post The nightly episodic aggression completely disappeared within 5 days after discontinuation of ZNS. I'm . Limitations of this report reside in the small number of cases, the retrospective nature, and difficulty in proving the direct association of abnormal behavior episodes and ZNS or in ruling out other potentially contributing conditions. Cephalalgia. Psychiatric and behavioral side effects of antiepileptic drugs in adults with epilepsy. Possible drug-induced hepatopathy in a dog receiving zonisamide monotherapy for treatment of cryptogenic epilepsy. After failing to control daily epileptic episodes with PB, LEV, and potassium bromide over the next 10 days, ZNS at 50% reduced dose (5 mg/kg PO q12h) was resumed to confirm the direct association between ZNS and the aggressive episodes as well as to manage seizure episodes. by ShilohsMom Wed Aug 13, 2014 8:35 am, Post The clinical signs in our cases were similar to PAE in humans, which seriously and negatively affected the caregivers' quality of life. Kennedy GM, Lhatoo SD. Our 5 y.o. Serum concentrations should be checked periodically. (2004) 13:S5965. I am pleased to hear that you have gotten through this - both recovering from pancreatitis and successfully switching the medications. Don't really have much to add to what has been said, other than to say welcome and I will keep you all in my prayers. Further studies are warranted to provide more insights in behavior change associated with ASDs in animals. Contact your veterinarian immediately if your pet stops eating, becomes dramatically lethargic, or develops a yellow color of the skin, gums, or whites of the eyes. Copyright 2021 Kanazono, Ukai and Hiramoto. Interestingly, 51.2% of LEV-attributed PAE symptoms in humans resolved with dose decrement, whereas only 15.4% patients of ZNS-attributed PAE symptoms resolved with dose decrement and the rest (85.6%) of ZNS-attributed PAE symptoms required complete cessation of ZNS (38). 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