Do not stop using Vimpat suddenly or you may have increased seizures.
Some people have thoughts about suicide while using Vimpat. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.
You may feel faint while using Vimpat. Call your doctor right away if you have fast or pounding heartbeats, shortness of breath, and sudden dizziness.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Vimpat if you are allergic to lacosamide.
To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
heart problems;
kidney disease;
liver disease;
depression, a mood disorder, suicidal thoughts or actions;
drug or alcohol addiction; or
nerve problems caused by diabetes.
Vimpat oral solution may contain phenylalanine. Tell your doctor if you have phenylketonuria (PKU).
Some people have thoughts about suicide while using Vimpat. Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.
Call your doctor if you have new or worsening depression or suicidal thoughts during the first several months of treatment, or whenever your dose is changed.
Do not start or stop taking seizure medication during pregnancy without your doctor's advice. Having a seizure during pregnancy could harm both mother and baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of Vimpat on the baby.
It may not be safe to breastfeed a baby while you are using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risks.
Vimpat should not be given to a child younger than 4 years old.
How should I use Vimpat?
Take Vimpat exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose.
Vimpat oral is taken by mouth. Vimpat injection is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection if you are unable to take the medicine by mouth.
Lacosamide doses are based on weight in children. Your child's dose needs may change if the child gains or loses weight.
Lacosamide may be habit-forming. Misuse can cause addiction, overdose, or death. Keep the medication in a place where others cannot get to it. Selling or giving away this medicine is against the law.
Vimpat tablets or oral solution can be taken with or without food.
Swallow the tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it.
Measure oral solution carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
Call your doctor if your seizures get worse or you have them more often while using this medicine.
Do not stop using Vimpat suddenly, even if you feel fine. Stopping suddenly may cause increased seizures. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose.
In case of emergency, wear or carry medical identification to let others know you use seizure medication.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze the oral solution. Throw away any oral solution not used within 7 weeks after opening the bottle.
Keep track of your medicine. You should be aware if anyone is using it improperly or without a prescription.
