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Can primidone cause leucopenia or thrombocytopenia?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Yes, leucopenia and thrombocytopenia are listed as rare adverse reactions to primidone, with a frequency greater than 1 in 10,000 and less than 1 in 1,000.

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PRIMIDONE SERB 250mg tabletSERB · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 10Document updated 27 October 2026

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