Vimpat Forums (Page 2)

what are the results like being on Lamocagine and Vimpat for Partial complex seizures ## Hello, Rjm! How are you? The FDA lists the typical side effects are possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings and weight gain. Most people who are on them for a long period of time also develop some memory loss. Is there anything else I can help with?

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hi I've been on vimpat for 6 month no seizers since my problem is the stomach and heart burn that came along with it anyone out there having the same issue and if so what cured your stomach and heart burn while taking vimpat? ## Hello, Aaron! How are you? I'm sorry about the problems you're having. Have you consulted your doctor? You may need to take a proton pump inhibitor, such as Omeprazole, to prevent these symptoms. The FDA lists its typical side effect as possibly including nausea, dizziness and stomach pain. However, only your doctor can say what would be safe for you to try.

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Since being on Vimpat, I have gotten shortness of breath (SoB), when ever I do any exercise, walking 3 blocks required a 5+ min rest I had pacemaker checked no issues with it. Dr wants me to remain on it, wants me to see Heart Dr (Have appt. within week) It seems to me that med is cause of SoB and I should be weaned off it due to existing heart issue Pacemaker. I have not had any seizures since on it, but SoB is really hard to do anything. ## Hello, Greg! How are you? I'm very sorry about the problem that you're having. There is actually a warning issued by the FDA regarding this medication that states if you start experiencing shortness of breath, you should stop taking it. When will you be seeing the cardiologist? Your other doctor may not be aware of the risk. Its typical sid...

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Who can help pay for this medicine vimpa ## Hello, Santos! How are you? If you check the medication website, at Vimpat.com click here, there is a savings and support link. They offer a free 14 day trial for everyone and there is also a savings card that eligible can get to use to save money on their prescription. The FDA classifies this medication as being an anticonvulsant. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What's the best way to begin weaning off vimpat? Taking 50 mg once a day and it is kicking my ass to take half a pill every day so I go back on the medication. I'm depressed, feel very sick to my stomach, nausea, and overall lousy. Those symptoms are tolerable when I'm on the medication but still present. Worst medication ever. Was prescribed because keppra symptoms were worse. ## Hello, Jack! How are you? The FDA lists Vimpat as being used to treat partial seizures in people with epilepsy. If that's what you're taking it for, it's very important that you not stop, without consulting your doctor and replacing it with some other medication. It can cause those side effects, along with weight gain, dizziness and dry mouth. How long have you been taking it? Most side...

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Please advise if Vimpat is better than Levetiraceta for mild seizures post Chemotherapy? ## Hello, Malasalle! How are you? It isn't that either is better than the other. Both are approved medications that have been proven to be effective. It's really a matter of trying one and seeing which works better for you. The FDA lists the possible side effects as being very similar between the two and you may experience nausea, dizziness, mood swings, headache and weight changes. For instance, the first one my fiancé tried caused a bad change in personality, so they had to immediately switch him to a different one and it's worked great, with little side effects and no seizures for months. It can vary from person to person, so there's no way anyone can say which would be best ...

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Hello: I have just started Vimpat. I took one half pill of the 50mg and one full 50mg. I want to not take this medication anymore because I have bad chest pains/ side pains/ headaches and feel like a zombie. I go to the on Tuesday. If I do not take anymore until than will there be withdraws symptoms. P.S. The only seizure I have taken since August 2014. ## Hello, Jessica! How are you? I'm sorry about the problems that you're having. If you had chest pain, yes you do need to stop taking this medication and contact your doctor. You could be having a bad reaction to it and will most likely need to try something else. No, there likely won't be any withdrawal symptoms, since you only took a few doses. What other medications have you tried?

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Can a rash happen a week or more later on VIMPAT? ## Hello, Pat! How are you? Yes, typically most side effects can occur for the first 4 to 6 weeks of starting a new medication, or raising the dosage. Vimpat is listed by the FDA as being used to prevent and control seizures. Typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, blurred vision, tiredness, difficulty walking and tremors. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been taking it for 5 days twice a day starter pack for migraines and my side effects are nausea and headache/eye pain. Has anyone felt this way? When can ai expect side effects to go away? ## Hello, Lori! How are you? Yes, according to the FDA, those are known side effects to starting Vimpat, you may also experience dizziness, dry mouth, blurred vision and heart burn. Generally, it takes about a month for your body to get used to a medication and for the side effects to start tapering off in severity. If they don't or if they get worse, you should speak to your doctor as you may need to try a different medication. Is there anything else I can help with?

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was on dilantin for 17 years..then weened myself off. was doing good for five years when suddenly has a seizure at home after work.then 3 month later had one while sleeping,then 2 months later 2 more while sleeping. 3 eeg's,1 mri, blood work, and UA all came back "normal". i don't drink r smoke, but sometimes induce too much stress to myself. finally got a referral to a specialist, he put me on vimpat 100mg twice a day.3 weeks into it...find my thoughts no longer run through my mind at a million mph. find myself not pressing my tongue forward in my mouth and have it expand into my teeth.find myself a bit happier and a bit more laid back...NOT dopey or drowsy.find myself making more jokes....only side effect so far is weird dreams,enjoyable,but weird. so far so good ## He...

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I was taking Vimpat in 2012 and 2013. I was recently diagnosed with Leukemia (CML). Has anyone been diagnosed with Leukemia while taking Vimpat? Thanks, A M ## Hello, AM! How are you? I didn't find any reports of such and I checked both research literature and anecdotal reports. I am very sorry that you have been diagnosed with Leukemia, but you may not ever actually find a reason. What is your prognosis? ## Verwon, Thanks for the response. I have CML and I'm working on getting this into remission. I did notice that many of the seizure drugs have side effects that negatively effect your blood counts and give certain blood disorders. Vimpat has many of these side effects on record but leukemia has not been proven yet. I'm not the type of person that believes in coincidences. ...

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I am 21wks and take Vimpat 350mcgs twice daily. As long as I take it ev 12 hours after I eat my stomach is fine and it minimizes the sleepiness, otherwise I sleep all day unable to function. LOTS of water(a bottle) is necessary when taking a dose to dillute it in your system.

small light pink oval pill with sp on one side and 50 on the other ## Given the description provided, I located the pill to be Vimpat (50 mg). It is used for the adjunctive treatment of partial-onset seizures and diabetic neuropathic pain. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you.

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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 ## 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 ...

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I want to know what others are feeling that take Vimpat ## tiredness is a side effect, some days r worse than others but i found that i am used to it now and all is normal. side effects u can get with all pills, asprin etc., ## 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: Is there anything else I can help you with?

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