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Medicines rufinamideQuestion & answer

rufinamide · Medicine question

What are the most commonly reported side effects of rufinamide?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

The most commonly reported side effects of rufinamide overall were headache, dizziness, fatigue and sleepiness.

Sources for this answer

Rufinamide Eisai 100mg TabletsEisai Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 22Document updated 19 June 2025

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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