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Lacosamide

Anticonvulsant — newer agent

Lacosamide (Vimpat) is a newer anticonvulsant for partial-onset seizures. Twice-daily dosing.

How the pharmacy helps

We dispense 50, 100, 150, and 200 mg.

Access framing

Available by prescription only.

Access

Available by prescription only.

Forms and strengths

Medication entries grouped here

Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.

Brand / GenericStrengthFormDINRecord
Vimpat
Lacosamide
100mgTabletActive
COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions
Lacosamide Questions

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Dizziness and nausea most common, often improve with food.
Can affect heart rhythm at higher doses; the prescriber will consider this.
No — taper.

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