Product introduction Epiford 200mg Tablet CR belongs to a group of medicines called anti-epileptics. It is used to treat epilepsy. It works by preventing extreme mood swings and abnormal brain signals that trigger seizures (fits). Epiford 200mg Tablet CR can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. The dose may increase gradually until your condition is stable. This medicine may take several weeks to work, but it is important to take it regularly to get the benefit. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel fine, unless your doctor advises you to. You may have more seizures, or they may get worse. The most common side effects of this medicine include hair fall/loss, loss of smell, skin rashes, headache, feeling or being sick, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, and feeling sleepy or drowsy. Most side effects wear off, but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. Long-term treatment can cause weakness in your bones (osteoporosis), increasing your risk of breaking a bone. Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, meningitis or depression, or suicidal thoughts. Also, let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are using, as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine, including contraceptive pills. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, Epiford 200mg Tablet CR can be taken if it is needed, but the dose may be adjusted. You should avoid driving or riding a bicycle if this medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy. You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine. Uses of Epiford Tablet CR Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures Benefits of Epiford Tablet CR In Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures Epiford 200mg Tablet CR is an anticonvulsant (or anti-epileptic) medicine that works by decreasing the nerve impulses that cause seizures. It controls the frequency of seizures and will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence. It helps reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. Epiford 200mg Tablet CR is not associated with any physical or psychological dependence (addiction), but it should not be stopped suddenly. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. Missing doses may trigger a seizure. Side effects of Epiford Tablet CR Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common side effects of Epiford Hair loss Flu-like symptoms Headache Dizziness Blurred vision Nausea Vomiting Sleepiness Increased appetite Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) Abdominal pain Diarrhea Constipation Nystagmus (involuntary eye movement) Weight loss Breathlessness Hay fever Nervousness Tremors Weakness Infection Peripheral edema How to use Epiford Tablet CR Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Epiford 200mg Tablet CR is to be taken with food. How Epiford Tablet CR works Epiford 200mg Tablet CR is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.