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What should I do if I miss a dose of ethosuximide?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy
If you miss a dose of ethosuximide, take the dose you missed as soon as you can. However, if it's almost time to take your next scheduled dose, skip the one you missed. You should never try to make up for a missed dose by taking two doses of ethosuximide at once. 

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