Are you concerned about when your next seizure is going to happen? Are you settling for a life with frequent seizures?
Even though the Epilepsy Foundation defines successful treatment as having no seizures, with little to no treatment side effects, over 800,000 people taking epilepsy medications are still having seizures because they're not getting the epilepsy treatment that is right for them.
If you're living with uncontrolled epilepsy, it's time to ask your neurologist about adding Vimpat to your current medications. And, because Vimpat is used with other medications, you don't have to switch your current medications.
Is Vimpat right for you?
You deserve better seizure control, and Vimpat may be able to help you. Learn whether this add-on may be right for you.
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Advocates talk about living with epilepsy
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Benefits and side effects of adding Vimpat
Wondering what Vimpat can do for you? Find out more about how adding this medication to your current treatment may offer better control, and learn about the side effects associated with Vimpat.
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Tips for living with epilepsy
From driving to living alone, you'll find a variety of helpful suggestions for living better with epilepsy.
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Work better with your neurologist
Find out more about how you can partner with your neurologist. These tips will help you become a better, more vocal partner in your own care.
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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.
