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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 was put on it recently for JME. Taking 300mcg. It's not controlling my seizures. I get myoclonus on it (It actually makes the Myoclonus worse) and feel anxious and also am having a jaw clenching… read more

Vimat User Blurred Vision
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

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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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Hi I get blur vision just in my right eye for about a minute then goes some times alot then go ages without not sure why it happens

Does Anyone Take Keppra, Lamotrigine Or Vimpat For Seizures?
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Ok hopefully you are doing better

Vimpat
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

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?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I take 2 mg klonipin a day it helps somewhat

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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I switched to generic a couple of weeks ago and had 2 breakthrough partial seizures. I was able to get back on Vimpat with help of pharmacy, hoping the next week I can prove my theory that the… read more

Sudden Hives- Vimpat
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My son has been in Vimpat for 3 months now. Today out of nowhere he developed itchy bumps all over his hands and feet shortly after his first pill in the morning. The rash went away as the day went on and then came back later tonight after his second dose of Vimpat. I’m concerned because the Vimpat seems to be helping him (no seizures since he’s been on it) but now I’m worried we might have to change meds again. Anyone react to medication like this months after starting it?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

When i used to take Vimpat, a rash was just one of the many side effects from this drug. This is another one of the those take it or leave it meds. If the med is helping to control his seizures, then… read more

Can You Believe The Difference Between Retail Version Of Vimpat And Generic Lacosamide? I Didn’t Except For The Amount Of Money
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭

I paid sometimes over $800 for Vimpat!

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Yes am on vimpat seizure meds is high anyway no matter which one it is I calculate my meds one day without medicaid using google it was almost 40000 a year I hope vimpat is working for you like it has… read more

Which Builds Up More, Dilantin Or Vimpat?
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All depends on individual reactions. Been on Dilantin 50yrs never affected my bones- on fact quite the opposite bone density test is like that of a person 20 years younger. Doctor moniters levels… read more

Has Anyone Had Impacts From Changing From Vimpat To The Generic ?
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Yes I have

Vimpat And Memory
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Since I started taking Vimpat my memory has gotten worse. It seems to have gotten worse as my dose has increased. Has anyone else had this problem? Vimpat has also raised my blood pressure

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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Ask your doc if vimpat messes up your memory. Our epilepsy is not remembering things. My friend who does not even have epilepsy tells me the older we get she even cannot remember stuff.