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Vimpat, Topomax and Lamictal...is it a good combo?

Thu, 06/20/2019 - 18:23
Hi I am a 29 year old female, I am currently taking 200mg of Topomax and 200mg of Lamictal morning and night for my Juvenille Myclonic Seizures and Partial Siezures. We are trying to have a child and you cant be on Topomax for that to happen. So doctor is prescribing Vimpat as a substitute. I am nervous about the 18 week titration. I have been on Topomax my whole life. How do these drugs react with each other? And should I go on FMLA for the first few weeks until I am used to the medication. I dont want to risk having a seizure while driving.

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Hi carad22, Thanks so much

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2019-06-21 - 09:49
Hi carad22, Thanks so much for posting. It’s important that you express these concerns to your doctor, to help determine what treatment is best for you. Please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/women  &   https://www.epilepsy.com/article/2014/10/epilepsy-and-pregnancy-frequently-asked-questions , for additional information and questions to review with your doctor. An Epilepsy specialist can follow you during pregnancy and make sure you are on the best medication for you. For help finding a doctor specializing in epilepsy please visit:  www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/find-epilepsy-specialist  or by visiting the National Association of Epilepsy Centers at:  www.naec-epilepsy.org   &    https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/find-epilepsy-specialist/find-epilepsy-center Learn more about epilepsy and pregnancy here:  https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/women/epilepsy-and-pregnancy  &  https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/women/epilepsy-and-pregnancy/preparing-pregnancy For more information on Vimpat,  sides effects and drug interactions please visit: https://www.epilepsy.com/medications/lacosamidehttps://www.epilepsy.com/medications/lamotriginehttps://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/seizure-and-epilepsy-medicines/drug-interactions https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/seizure-and-epilepsy-medicines/seizure-medications-and-0 For more information regarding FMLA please visit:https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/legal-help/your-legal-rightsYou may also contact our Epilepsy and Seizures 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-332-1000, contactus@efa.org , where a trained information specialist can connect you to resources, provide referrals and additional support.  epilepsy.com/helpline 

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