Primidone

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Apr 03, 2025

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Primidone

Common Brands:

Mysoline

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Antiepileptic medications

Forms:

Tablet

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

  • Generalized tonic-clonic seizures (grand mal seizures)
  • Complex partial seizures (psychomotor epilepsy)
  • Partial seizures (focal seizures)

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Primidone (Mysoline) Drug Class

Primidone (pri-mi-done) is an anti-seizure medicine.

Primidone (Mysoline) Age Range

Primidone is approved for use in adults and children.