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Vimpat for Primary Generalized Epilepsy

Fri, 11/06/2009 - 14:02
Topic: Medication Issues
Is anyone out there taking Vimpat for Primary Generalized Epilepsy?  If so, what kind of luck did you have with it.  I am just starting it as an add-on to Lamictal for Tonic Clonic Seizures.  My doctor says that even though it is uses for partials, that all medications start out that way and eventually are used for different types of Epilepsy.

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Re: Vimpat for Primary Generalized Epilepsy

Submitted by teachergreen on Mon, 2009-11-09 - 20:31

Thank you for responding.

 

Those side effects(drunk feelings) are exactly what I was talking about. I felt bad when I was walking with my husband at the Breeder's Cup, Santa Anita. I had to walk more carefully and he wanted to hold on to me. My husband has put up with a lot. Sixteen yrs of seizures is nothing to joke about. 

I'll continue the vimpat for awhile to see if I get used to it. 

Thank you for responding.

 

Those side effects(drunk feelings) are exactly what I was talking about. I felt bad when I was walking with my husband at the Breeder's Cup, Santa Anita. I had to walk more carefully and he wanted to hold on to me. My husband has put up with a lot. Sixteen yrs of seizures is nothing to joke about. 

I'll continue the vimpat for awhile to see if I get used to it. 

Re: Vimpat for Primary Generalized Epilepsy

Submitted by filly150 on Thu, 2009-11-12 - 09:29
What kind of seizures are you taking it for?  One thing I have done with my meds is I get up at 5:00 a.m., take them, and go back to bed.  By the time I get up, I the side effects are pretty much gone.  I take my evening dose with dinner, and that seems to help. 

Re: Vimpat for Primary Generalized Epilepsy

Submitted by teachergreen on Thu, 2009-11-12 - 14:15

HEY!

WHAT A SMART IDEA. I CAN SET THE ALARM, TAKE THE MEDS. AND GO BACK TO SLEEP. DO YOU EAT ANYTHING AT 5AM?

I BELIEVE THE VIMPAT IS FOR GRAND MAL AND THE DOCTOR WILL TAKE ME OFF THE DILANTIN IF IT IS WORKING.

I NEED TO CHECK THOUGH TO MAKE SURE.

INCREASED THEM TODAY. NOW I TAKE 150MGS AM AND 150MGS PM

EVERY MONTH I HAVE 4-6 SEIZURES. THEY'RE PARTIAL COMPLEX AND USUALLY OCCUR WHEN I SLEEP. I'VE ONLY HAD 3 GRAND MAL BUT IT'S SCARY.

HEY!

WHAT A SMART IDEA. I CAN SET THE ALARM, TAKE THE MEDS. AND GO BACK TO SLEEP. DO YOU EAT ANYTHING AT 5AM?

I BELIEVE THE VIMPAT IS FOR GRAND MAL AND THE DOCTOR WILL TAKE ME OFF THE DILANTIN IF IT IS WORKING.

I NEED TO CHECK THOUGH TO MAKE SURE.

INCREASED THEM TODAY. NOW I TAKE 150MGS AM AND 150MGS PM

EVERY MONTH I HAVE 4-6 SEIZURES. THEY'RE PARTIAL COMPLEX AND USUALLY OCCUR WHEN I SLEEP. I'VE ONLY HAD 3 GRAND MAL BUT IT'S SCARY.

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