Fenfluramine

Uses

Fenfluramine is used to treat seizures.

How it Works

How Fenfluramine works Fenfluramine helps reduce seizures by influencing serotonin, a chemical in the brain that regulates nerve activity. It increases serotonin levels and activates specific receptors, such as 5-HT2C, which calm overactive nerves, resulting in less frequent and severe seizures. This makes it beneficial for difficult-to-treat conditions like Dravet Syndrome, where other treatments may be less effective.

Expert Advice

Always take fenfluramine before meals.
You will be regularly monitored for blood pressure while taking fenfluramine if you have a history of high blood pressure.
Exercise caution if you have a history of mental disorders.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
Do not take fenfluramine if you are allergic to it or any of its ingredients.
Do not take fenfluramine if you have severe hypertension or irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias).
Do not take if you have a history of drug or alcohol abuse, heart disease, or glaucoma (a condition that causes damage to the optic nerve and worsens over time).