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Has Anyone Been On Vimpat? If So How Long And Was It Succesful?
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I’ve been on Carbotral since i was 8, and trokendi since i was 14-15. I was hospitalized in the past 2 weeks to study my absent seizures off all medications, because i normally have auras only when medicated, until the padt year, ive recently began having absents again also. The doctors tested one medication that was unsuccessful while i was hospitalized, before testing Vimpat over a 24 hour period, and then i was released. I’ve been out for nearly 2 weeks now, and i haven’t had any seizures… read more

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I’ve been on Vimpat 200 2x day for 6 years with various other drugs. It is the only thing that is rock solid for me, made me sleepy at first but not after a couple weeks, and when I’ve tried to stop… read more

Vimpat Side Effect?
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I have been having double vision which is an expected side effect, but when it was doing it this morning I decided to check my BP. It was very high. 180/102. It was taken manually. I take a low dose BP medicine. I had already taken it along with my other medications earlier. I don't see anything that lists that as a side effect. Has anyone else had this happen? Or maybe it was an isolated incident. I did have my BP rechecked at work after i sat for about 10 minutes, manual also. It was 132/98… read more

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I take Vimpat medication and at times get double vision, blurred vision, and/or walking difficulty. It isn't all the time. Most of it is probably every 3 months. It seems to be a good combination for… read more

Vimpat
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hello doctor put me on vimbat 3 weeks ago it works great im also on Dilantin and sometimes before bed .5 of knonip anyone on vimpat and good reviews?

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I take 2 mg klonipin a day it helps somewhat

Vimat User Blurred Vision
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is anyone in here on vimpat and have had blurred vision while taking this med? this med works wonderful for me id hate go off blurred vision permanent , I made app next week with eye doctor look at eye I'm hoping I just need glasses but I get a blurr over left eye I'm praying not med, but anyone on VIMPAT please let me know if you got blurred vision and if it went away thanks

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My son is using Vimpat and has always had some blurry vision. It seems to be getting worse and memory also. We're going to look into the VNS. Maybe get off the medication.

Anyone Using Vimpat?
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Yes quite a bit. My doctor actually just cut my dose of this in spite of my increasing seizures due to increasing medication side effects caused by the interaction with Lamictal. I was taking 3… read more

Can You Believe The Difference Between Retail Version Of Vimpat And Generic Lacosamide? I Didn’t Except For The Amount Of Money
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I paid sometimes over $800 for Vimpat!

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Andrea
I hope that helps. Just ask if you have any questions
All of GOD's Best.
We celebrate Lent & Easter. If our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ came down here to save us from our sins. He told us … read more

On 150mg Of Briviact For Grand Mal Seizures In My Sleep. Had Another Seizure And My Neurologist Wants To Add Vimpat 50mg. Anyone On Vimpat?
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I didn't find it hard to get used to, maybe people around me did.
It didn't control the seizures.

How Do You Deal With The Sleepiness From Medication?
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I have Petit Mal seizures. I’m 26. This is most common in children but it stuck with me. I take two medications. Keppra 2000 mg twice a day. Vimpat 150 mg twice a day.

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Hello! With insomnia, I stop my commitments if possible and try to be at home and finish my sleep, whatever it costs me. Because I found that one of the causes of my seizures is insomnia.

If You Switched To Generic Vimpat, How's It Going?
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Did anyone switch from brand name Vimpat to generic Vimpat recently now that it's available? If so, how are you feeling?

I started generic Vimpat/lacosamide a few weeks ago after 3 years on the brand name. Still trying to figure out how it's going for me. Sometimes I feel like I'm angrier than usual and felt some deja vu sensations today. Used to have those with brand Vimpat every few months though so not anything new.

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My company provided insurance would cease coverage for my wife who will turn 65 this January '24. Choosing medicare is not fun as I am trying to still learn while social security admin is backlogged… read more

Has Anyone Had Lucid Or Vivid Dreams While Increasing Med. (Vimpact Specifically)
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Well, After a few weeks on Vimpat I will have to say YES..I've been having dreams like you wouldn't believe.