Vimpat Medication

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This is to William who I can't click on to reply. He hasn't taken Vimpat yet and wants to know more about it. How old are you William? How long have you had epilepsy etc.? Did you read about Vimpat on this website? Google? Or other epilepsy sites. Tell us more about yourself. Jacqui

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I have been having seizures for two years now I've been in the Hospital numerous times for this Depakote no longer is as effective on it as it used to be I kind of think I've built up A tolerance to it Vimpat was my last hope and I'm still not on it it's been 3 weeks now fighting with the drug store,Dr.office, insurance company I guess because it is so new they want to be sure it's necessary before authorizing payment I really just wanted to know what to expect tiredness I can handle I can always take naps I don't drive anymore nor work when it happens I lose consciousness and it's really scary I just want it to stop

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dandy is my sons dogs name but she lives with me as he now has a son! after he was born my fits returned. i had been free for years, since my periods began at 11 and i am now almost 60. this past 30 yrs. i have been a guinea-pig with drugs and vimpat is the latest new drug and has been sucessful though i did have one in my bathroom about 2 weeks ago. i rang the nurse and she upped it by an extra 50 then contacted me a few days later after she has spoken to my consultant dr. morrow who upped it further to an extra 50mg am and pm. so far all ok so wish me luck + if u don't try you won't know so get going. ok

jacqui

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Vimpat contains the active ingredient Lacosamide, it is used to treat partial-onset seizures and diabetic neuropathic pain.

Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache.

You can read more here:

https:/­/­www.medschat.com/­wiki/­Vimpat/­

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