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Vimpat

Tue, 05/12/2009 - 21:33

Has 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!

Comments

Re: Vimpat

Submitted by Seruzies on Wed, 2009-05-13 - 01:56

I've never heard of it, but here's the web site for it:  http://www.vimpat.com/

I'm taking Lamictal and am not happy with my seizure control, I'm willing to try just about anything.

I've never heard of it, but here's the web site for it:  http://www.vimpat.com/

I'm taking Lamictal and am not happy with my seizure control, I'm willing to try just about anything.

Re: Vimpat

Submitted by daj on Wed, 2009-05-13 - 10:03
Thanks so much for replying.  Vimpat is new to the U.S. so I'm hesitant to take it, although, like you, I also come from the school of "I'm willing to try just about anything."  I just came off Lamictal.

Re: Vimpat

Submitted by spar on Thu, 2009-05-28 - 19:21

I am using VIMPAT 800mg/carb 300mg +VNS. My side effects with it are not bad, there are few.
I have cut down, on the number of my sz.  The biggest improvment is my side effects.

Anyone else?
spar

I am using VIMPAT 800mg/carb 300mg +VNS. My side effects with it are not bad, there are few.
I have cut down, on the number of my sz.  The biggest improvment is my side effects.

Anyone else?
spar

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