Privacy Policy
International Users
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Privacy Policy
Welcome to www.Vimpat.com! This Web site, located at www.Vimpat.com (the "Web site"), is owned by UCB, Inc.
As used in this Privacy Policy, "You" or "Your" refers to users of this Web site. "We" or "Us" includes UCB, Inc. ("UCB") and its related companies, as well as any third-party vendors We hire to assist in the administration of this Web site. These vendors are required to maintain the user information to which they become privy in accordance with the terms of this Privacy Policy and to otherwise abide by the terms of this Privacy Policy. These vendors are prohibited from using the user information for any other purpose.
Your privacy is important to us. This Privacy Policy explains our online information practices regarding collection, use, and disclosure of information that You may provide via this Web site. Please be sure to read this entire Privacy Policy before using, or submitting information, to this Web site. This Privacy Policy applies only to the use and collection of data collected by this Web site and does not apply to any other data collected by UCB online or offline.
Your consent
By using this Web site, You agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy. Whenever You submit information via this Web site, You consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information in accordance with this Privacy Policy.
About children
This Web site is not intended for persons under the age of 17. We will not knowingly collect information from Web site visitors in this age group and You have indicated that You are above the age of 17 by submitting information to Us. We encourage parents to talk to their children about their use of the Internet and the information they disclose via the Internet.
Active information collection
This Web site actively collects information from You both by asking You specific questions and by permitting You to communicate directly with Us via e-mail and feedback forms. Some of the information that You submit may be personally identifiable information (that is, information that can be uniquely identified with You, such as Your full name, address, e-mail address, phone number, and so on).
Use and disclosure of information
Except as otherwise stated, We may use Your information that You provide to Us to improve the content of this Web site, to customize this Web site to Your preferences, to communicate information requested by You for other purposes specified in this Privacy Policy and for any other purposes reasonably determined by Us.
We may disclose Your personally identifiable information to other UCB affiliates worldwide that agree to treat it in accordance with this Privacy Policy. In addition, We may disclose Your personally identifiable information to third parties, located in the United States and/or any other country, but only
(i) to contractors We use to support our business (e.g., internet service providers, hosting companies, fulfillment services, technical support, delivery services, and financial institutions), in which case We will require such third parties to agree to treat it in accordance with this Privacy Policy;
(ii) in connection with the sale, assignment, or other transfer of the business of this Web Site to which the information relates, in which case We will require any such buyer to agree to treat it in accordance with this Privacy Policy;
(iii) where required by applicable laws, court orders, or government regulations;
(iv) to protect and defend the rights of UCB, this Web site or the users of this Web site;
(v) under circumstances We believe reasonably necessary to protect the personal safety of users of UCB, Inc.‘s products and services, this Web site or the public; or
(vi) as is otherwise described in this Privacy Policy.
Access and correction
We will take reasonable steps to update or correct personally identifiable information in our possession that You have previously submitted via this Web site, so long as You notify Us of any changes.
Security
We take reasonable steps to protect Your personally identifiable information as You transmit Your information from Your computer to our site and to protect such information from loss, misuse, and unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, or destruction. You should keep in mind that no Internet transmission is ever 100% secure or error-free. In particular, e-mail sent to or from this Web site may not be secure, and You should therefore take special care in deciding what information You send to Us via e-mail.
Links to other web sites
This Web Site may contain links or references to other Web sites. Please be aware that We do not control other Web sites and that, in any case, this Privacy Policy does not apply to those Web sites. We encourage You to read the privacy policy of every Web site You visit.
Other terms
Your use of this Web site is subject to our Legal Notice.
No medical advice
UCB cannot recommend treatment or offer medical advice on personal health matters. If You have a question that relates to treatment of a personal medical condition, please contact Your physician or healthcare professional, as this individual is most familiar with Your specific medical condition and complete medical history.
Changes to this Privacy Policy
UCB may, from time to time in its sole discretion, change or modify this Privacy Policy. Any changes or modification will be effective upon posting of the revisions on this Web site. At any given time, Your access and use of this Web site and provision of information is governed by the Privacy Policy then in effect. UCB may post changes or modifications to referenced policies and guidelines without Your approval, and may determine whether and when any such changes apply to You. Your continued use of the Web site following UCB’s posting of any changes or modifications will constitute Your acceptance of such changes or modifications. Should You not wish to be bound by the modified Privacy Policy; You may not use or access the Web site.
This Privacy Policy was last updated on January 1, 2004.
International users
This Web site is intended for use only by U.S. residents and You have indicated that You are a U.S. resident by entering this Web site. Personal data that You have voluntarily entered electronically is delivered to servers located in the United States. By using the Web site, You consent to the transfer of any and all personal data that You provide to Us, and to our use of such personal data as outlined in this Privacy Policy.
Legal notice
The UCB, Inc. ("UCB") Web site is intended for use by U.S. residents only. If you are a non-US resident, please be aware that although the products discussed are registered worldwide, they may not be available in particular countries, or may be approved or cleared by a government regulatory body for sale or use with different indications, dosages and restrictions. Trademarks may also vary. Therefore, local prescribing information should always be consulted. The information contained on this site is not intended to provide or replace medical advice, or to promote any of the drugs of UCB. Although UCB will make reasonable efforts to include accurate and up-to-date information on this site, in no event shall UCB or its affiliated companies be liable in any way for errors or omissions in the contents of this Web site or for any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, punitive or other damages resulting from the use of, reliance on, access to, or inability to use this information, or from any alteration to the content of this site that UCB may make at any time. The contents of this site are for informational use only. Any reproduction, retransmission, modification or use (other than for personal, non-commercial use) of its information and graphics is strictly prohibited. Any reproduction of any part of this site (including its layout) requires the prior written consent of UCB.
Indication
Vimpat® (lacosamide) is a prescription medicine that is used with other medicines to treat partial-onset seizures in people 17 years of age and older with epilepsy.
Important Safety Information
Vimpat is generally well-tolerated, but may not be for everyone. Ask your healthcare provider if Vimpat is right for you.
Warnings and Precautions
Antiepileptic drugs, including Vimpat, may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have new or worsening symptoms of depression, any unusual changes in mood or behavior, or suicidal thoughts, behavior, or thoughts about self harm that you have never had before or may be worse than before. Do not stop taking Vimpat without first talking to your healthcare provider. Stopping Vimpat suddenly can cause serious problems.
Vimpat may also cause you to feel dizzy, have double vision, feel sleepy, or have problems with coordination and walking. You should not drive, operate machinery or do other dangerous activities until you know how Vimpat affects you.
Vimpat may cause you to have an irregular heartbeat or may cause you to feel faint. Call your healthcare provider if you have a fast, slow, or pounding heartbeat, shortness of breath, feel lightheaded, or if you fainted or feel like you are going to faint.
Vimpat is classified as a federally controlled substance (C-V) due to a low potential for abuse. Keep your Vimpat in a safe place and do not give it to anyone else.
In rare cases, Vimpat may cause a serious allergic reaction that may affect your skin or other parts of your body such as your liver or blood cells. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have a skin rash or hives, fever or swollen glands that do not go away, shortness of breath, swelling of the legs, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, or dark urine.
Vimpat oral solution contains aspartame, a source of phenylalanine.
Common Adverse Reactions
The most common side effects with Vimpat are dizziness, headache, nausea, and double vision. To report Suspected Adverse Reactions, contact UCB, Inc. at 866-822-0068 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Please see additional patient information in the Patient Medication Guide. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your condition or your treatment.
