You And Your Neurologist

Neurologists and Epileptologists Treat Epilepsy

Open communication between you and your doctor is a good way to make sure you get the best seizure control. But, to meet that goal, you have to make sure you’re seeing the right kind of doctor. If you are not seeing a neurologist or an epileptologist, you can find one here.

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Better Seizure Control Starts With a Better Discussion

When you visit your neurologist, you probably talk about your seizures, side effects, and treatment. That’s important. But have you ever sat down and discussed what you really want from treatment? And what your life might be like if you could achieve your treatment goals? You and your neurologist need to discuss this, too. The Neurologist Discussion Guide can help you get started.

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Work With Your Neurologist

You can help your doctor find the best treatment for you. When you see your neurologist or epileptologist, give him details like:

Any changes in your seizures
If you think your epilepsy treatment is helping
Any side effects you might be having
How you feel in general
What your treatment goals are, ie, being seizure-free, returning to work, etc

Remember, treating epilepsy is a process, and it needs an ongoing discussion. Watch this video to see how patients and doctors can work together to understand epilepsy.

Take a moment to browse some online tools that can help you learn more about living with and treating epilepsy and seizures.

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Indication

Vimpat^® (lacosamide) is a prescription medicine that is used with other medicines to treat partial-onset seizures in people 17 years of age and older with epilepsy.

Important Safety Information

Vimpat is generally well-tolerated, but may not be for everyone. Ask your healthcare provider if Vimpat is right for you.

Warnings and Precautions

Antiepileptic drugs, including Vimpat, may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have new or worsening symptoms of depression, any unusual changes in mood or behavior, or suicidal thoughts, behavior, or thoughts about self harm that you have never had before or may be worse than before. Do not stop taking Vimpat without first talking to your healthcare provider. Stopping Vimpat suddenly can cause serious problems.

Vimpat may also cause you to feel dizzy, have double vision, feel sleepy, or have problems with coordination and walking. You should not drive, operate machinery or do other dangerous activities until you know how Vimpat affects you.

Vimpat may cause you to have an irregular heartbeat or may cause you to feel faint. Call your healthcare provider if you have a fast, slow, or pounding heartbeat, shortness of breath, feel lightheaded, or if you fainted or feel like you are going to faint.

Vimpat is classified as a federally controlled substance (C-V) due to a low potential for abuse. Keep your Vimpat in a safe place and do not give it to anyone else.

In rare cases, Vimpat may cause a serious allergic reaction that may affect your skin or other parts of your body such as your liver or blood cells. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have a skin rash or hives, fever or swollen glands that do not go away, shortness of breath, swelling of the legs, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, or dark urine.

Vimpat oral solution contains aspartame, a source of phenylalanine.

Common Adverse Reactions

The most common side effects with Vimpat are dizziness, headache, nausea, and double vision. To report Suspected Adverse Reactions, contact UCB, Inc. at 866-822-0068 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Please see additional patient information in the Patient Medication Guide. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your condition or your treatment.

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