Vimpat

Generic name:lacosamide (oral/injection) [ la-KOE-sa-mide ]
Drug class:Miscellaneous anticonvulsants

Medically reviewed by Judith Stewart, BPharm. Last updated on Dec 16, 2021.

What is Vimpat?

Vimpat is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant.

Vimpat is used to treat partial-onset seizures in adults and children who are at least 1 month of age.

Vimpat is also used to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in people who are at least 4 years old.

Warnings

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 ...