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Switching from Lacosamide to Valproic Acid
Thu, 06/27/2019 - 10:26Topic: Medication Issues
I have been 400 (200 and 200) of Lacosamide, but I don't find it effective to trear my absence seizures. I decided to change to Valproic acid.. what is the best way to do it? Is Valproic a good option?
P.s. health care system in Colombia is trash, waitingg for an appointment can take months, so I am here asking for help.
Hi azul527, Thanks for
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2019-06-27 - 11:15
Hi azul527, Thanks for posting. Before making any changes to your medication it’s important that you discussyour individual treatment plan with your healthcare team. For help finding a specialist and resources in your country please visit: https://www.ibe-epilepsy.org/ https://www.ilae.org/ You may also contact our Epilepsy and Seizures 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-332-1000, contactus@efa.org , where a trainedinformation specialist can connect you to resources, provide referrals and additional support. epilepsy.com/helplineFor more information on seizure medications please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/medications/valproic-acidhttps://www.epilepsy.com/medications/lacosamidehttps://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/seizure-and-epilepsy-medicineshttps://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/seizure-and-epilepsy-medicines/finding-best-dosage