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Has Anyone Felt Almost A ‘high’ Feeling From Fycompa?

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Cork, IE

Been on this medication for over 2 years. Thought it might have been something at the beginning of taking the medication but I still sometimes feel this feeling at night. I’m on 8mg now. Almost tipsy after taking this? Any advise is appreciated, thanks!

August 19, 2023
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Hi Ciara, here too. It really affects gait. I'm on 12mg and you need to be in bed. When I started on it years ago, my neurologist gave me hell for not being in bed asap. I use to take it about 20mins before, but felt the impact almost right away on most nights.

August 30, 2023
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You aren’t the imagining! I feel the same. That’s why it’s not a day time drug. Also that’s why it’s a schedule III drug. Basically potential for abuse.

August 19, 2023

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