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).
A small number of people have thoughts about suicide while taking Diacomit. Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.
Do not start or stop taking seizure medication during pregnancy without your doctor's advice. Stiripentol may harm an unborn baby, but having a seizure during pregnancy could harm both mother and baby. The benefit of preventing seizures may outweigh any risk. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of stiripentol on the baby.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
How should I take Diacomit?
Use Diacomit exactly as prescribed by your health care provider. Your doctor will perform blood tests to make sure you do not have conditions that would prevent you from safely using Diacomit.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Always take this medicine during a meal.
Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it.
You may need to take two different strengths of Diacomit capsules to make up your correct dose. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
Take the capsule with a full glass of water.
Dissolve one packet of the powder in 3 ounces of water. Stir and drink this mixture right away. Add at least 1 ounce more water to the glass, swirl gently and drink right away.
Stiripentol doses are based on weight. Your dose needs may change if you gain or lose weight.
Diacomit can cause nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Weigh yourself often, and tell your doctor if you begin to lose weight. Your medication doses may need to be adjusted.
Do not change your Diacomit or other seizure medication doses or dosing schedules without your doctor's advice.
Decreased appetite and weight loss may affect growth in a child. Your doctor will need to check your child's growth rate at regular intervals.
Stiripentol can increase your risk of bleeding or infection. You will need frequent medical tests.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Do not stop using Diacomit suddenly, even if you feel fine. Stopping suddenly may cause increased seizures. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose.
