Absence seizure—A type of generalized seizure usually seen in children, characterized by staring, accompanied by a 3-per-second spike-and-wave pattern on the electroencephalograph. These seizures respond well to medicine, and most children outgrow them.
Adjunctive therapy—A medicine or treatment used in combination with another medicine or treatment.
Atonic seizure—A type of seizure (also called a “drop attack”) that causes complete loss of muscle control and results in physical collapse.
Aura—A warning that a seizure may begin, often described as a “funny feeling.” An aura is actually a small seizure that may develop into a larger seizure or may disappear.
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Computerized Axial Tomography—A CT (or CAT) scan. This type of x-ray uses a computer to assemble multiple images, producing a detailed picture of the skull and brain.
Clonic Seizure—An epileptic seizure characterized by jerking.
Complex partial seizure—A seizure that begins in a specific location in the brain and alters consciousness, causing confusion.
Drop attack—A type of seizure (also called “atonic”) that causes complete loss of muscle control and results in physical collapse.
Encephalitis—An inflammation in the brain caused by infection. May be accompanied by seizures and result in epilepsy later in life.
Epileptologist—A neurologist with special training who treats patients with epilepsy.
Grand mal seizure—A tonic-clonic seizure that causes falling to the ground (tonic phase) followed by jerking movements (clonic phase).
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)—A scan that uses an enormous magnet instead of x-rays to form an extremely detailed image of the brain.
Meningitis—An inflammation of the covering of the brain.
Menopause—The time when menstruation naturally stops in women. Usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 50.
Myoclonic seizures—A seizure that causes sudden jerking in the muscles, often those in the arms and legs.
Neurologist—A doctor who is skilled at diagnosing and treating diseases related to the nervous system.
Partial-Onset Seizure—A seizure that begins in a specific location in the brain, such as the temporal lobe.
Petit mal seizure—Same as an absence seizure.
Simple partial seizure—A seizure that begins in a specific location in the brain but does not alter consciousness. It may produce abnormal sensations, such as an unpleasant smell, or a motor movement, such as jerking of an arm.
Tonic-clonic seizure—An epileptic seizure characterized by a fall to the ground (tonic phase) followed by jerking movements (clonic phase).
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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.
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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