ethosuximide

Frequently asked questions

What does Ethosuximide treat?

Ethosuximide (Ethosuximide) may be used to treat absence epilepsy, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How is Ethosuximide rated?

pharmaranks gives Ethosuximide a composite score of 2.8 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Ethosuximide cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $7.42 for 30, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Ethosuximide?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Ethosuximide. To pay less, Ethosuximide is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Ethosuximide?

Ethosuximide is marketed by Teva. You can see Teva's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Ethosuximide a brand-name or generic drug?

Ethosuximide is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Ethosuximide. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Ethosuximide available over the counter?

No. Ethosuximide is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Ethosuximide come in?

Ethosuximide is currently marketed as capsule and solution, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

Is Ethosuximide FDA-registered?

Ethosuximide is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA081306. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Ethosuximide been recalled by the FDA?

Ethosuximide has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Ethosuximide safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Ethosuximide a recall-safety score of 56/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.