I've been on Vimpat for 14 years now had the same issues when I started but once I saw my doctor all it took was them changing the doseage every things fine.

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member The body adjustment is not a constant for everyone, and sometimes it is a sign (to be shared with the doctor) that the medication is not correct for the patient. This is why you tell the neurologist and let the doctor make the decision of why.

And, I never adjusted and removal of some of the side effects of Carbamazepine following its reintroduction. The reintroduction was necessary (post survival God's miracle) after a pharmacist error in 2003 where I was given a high blood pressure medicine in place of carbamazepine followed by my neurologist (errors because of Alzheimer's) started me right back from zero to 1800 MG (my previous amount per day), I ended up back in the ER from seizure caused by too much in my body)

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member Have you told your doctor about the increased tiredness that has come on since the increase in dosage? Are you taking it at any time besides bedtime?

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@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member... I'm not prepared to stay on it even if he reduces the dosage. I am sure I am allergic to it too.

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I've been on Vimpat 200mg. twice daily now since June, 2019. Regrettably, there are too many side effects and I will be requesting a change when I see my Neurologist in February 2020... I saw my GP last week and he wants me now to phone the Epilepsy Nurse. Hopefully she can speak to the Neurologist and make an earlier appointment.