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Vimpat
Tue, 05/12/2009 - 21:33Has anyone tried Vimpat yet? If so, will you share your experiences with it (good and bad), decision to take it or not, etc.? My doctor wants me to switch to it. Thanks so much!
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Re: Vimpat
Submitted by tonialpha on Thu, 2009-10-01 - 17:37
Re: Vimpat
Submitted by BradinVa on Tue, 2009-08-25 - 11:19
I have been on Topamax for about 15 months with some unwanted side affects. Mostly the problems were memory related, speech impediments (could not find the right words) while speaking, repeating myself, etc. I have recently discussed the idea of changing medicines with my doctor and switching to Vimpat. I started a sample pack yesterday (50mg twice daily) of Vimpat while continuing the Topamax (100mg twice daily) for the first week. During week #2, I will switch to 100mg twice daily of Vimpat and 100mg once daily of Topamax. Week #3, I will switch to 100mg twice daily of Vimpat and stop the Topamax. I return to the doctor during week #4 for follow up.
I have been very fortunate in that I have only experienced two seizures so far, June 2007 and August 4, 2009. The last one was my fault. I decided on my own to stop taking the seizure control medicine because I declared myself cured. I now know better. Don't make the same mistake that I did. Listen to your doctor and take your prescriptions.
I will post updates over the next few weeks to let everyone know how the Vimpat is working. Good luck to everyone and keep posting your experiences with Vimpat for others to read about. Where can I get some coupons for Vimpat?
I have been on Topamax for about 15 months with some unwanted side affects. Mostly the problems were memory related, speech impediments (could not find the right words) while speaking, repeating myself, etc. I have recently discussed the idea of changing medicines with my doctor and switching to Vimpat. I started a sample pack yesterday (50mg twice daily) of Vimpat while continuing the Topamax (100mg twice daily) for the first week. During week #2, I will switch to 100mg twice daily of Vimpat and 100mg once daily of Topamax. Week #3, I will switch to 100mg twice daily of Vimpat and stop the Topamax. I return to the doctor during week #4 for follow up.
I have been very fortunate in that I have only experienced two seizures so far, June 2007 and August 4, 2009. The last one was my fault. I decided on my own to stop taking the seizure control medicine because I declared myself cured. I now know better. Don't make the same mistake that I did. Listen to your doctor and take your prescriptions.
I will post updates over the next few weeks to let everyone know how the Vimpat is working. Good luck to everyone and keep posting your experiences with Vimpat for others to read about. Where can I get some coupons for Vimpat?
Re: Vimpat
Submitted by als on Tue, 2009-08-18 - 11:57
aren't we all---
the drug was approved in europe. yea, you make a couple of bucks. they also constantly check in with you and check all you vitals- make sure your cholestrol is in range and all that other fun stuff. the other plus, it got my wife off my back about going to the doctor.
anytime they prescribe a new drug or change our drugs we are all guinea pigs. how long does it take for you to get up to speed on the drug. once there, we are all testing drugs.
when they prescribe drugs --- all they do is throw some drug against the wall and see what sticks. lets see you try that. that did not work, lets try this ---- and so on.
there really is no science to it.
think about it.
what did i have to loose?
als
aren't we all---
the drug was approved in europe. yea, you make a couple of bucks. they also constantly check in with you and check all you vitals- make sure your cholestrol is in range and all that other fun stuff. the other plus, it got my wife off my back about going to the doctor.
anytime they prescribe a new drug or change our drugs we are all guinea pigs. how long does it take for you to get up to speed on the drug. once there, we are all testing drugs.
when they prescribe drugs --- all they do is throw some drug against the wall and see what sticks. lets see you try that. that did not work, lets try this ---- and so on.
there really is no science to it.
think about it.
what did i have to loose?
als