Six-year-old Lucy has recently been started on ethosuximide (Zarontin) for seizures. She should be monitored for:

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Ethosuximide can rarely cause blood dyscrasias, such as leukopenia or aplastic anemia, and therefore monitoring for these adverse effects is recommended. Increased seizure activity (A) is not a common side effect of ethosuximide. While renal function (B) should be monitored, alteration in renal function or renal failure is not commonly associated with ethosuximide use. Central nervous system excitement (D) leading to insomnia is also not a common side effect of ethosuximide.

Six-Year-Old Lucy Has Recently Been Started on Ethosuximide (Zarontin) for Seizures