Question posted by Cindyj091281 on 8 Jan 2021
Last updated on 18 January 2021
I began taking Vimpat for Parkinson's Disease 3 weeks ago and it has been awful with the more common side effects of nausea and vomiting. My Pharmacist confirmed that I was having side effects from Vimpat rather than any of my other prescriptions. He recommended that I stop taking it and call my doctor, which I have.. My last dose of 50 mg was at 11:30 this morning... I have been throwing up and diarrhea every day and this afternoon. When will it be out of my system?
Respectively,
Cindy
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I’ve taken Vimpat (200 Mg) twice daily (AM/PM) for onset seizures, for several years. Other than some occasional dizziness I’ve not experienced the vomiting and diarrhea problems you have reported. I must also mention that I now have developed Parkinson’s but this medication has not been prescribed for this condition, I’m on a protocol of Sinemet.
I’m sorry I can’t provide more helpful information to you at this time. Hopefully the doctors can assist in determining the root cause of the problem and possibly find a substitute medication to assist you.
Thank you for taking the time to answer me... you're right, the Dr was able to prescribe Sinemet and Keppra for me as well so I am no longer taking Vimpat. Sinemet was one of the first Rxs my Dr had me on when I was diagnosed in 2019 and that also was making feel poorly.
parkinson's disease, nausea/vomiting, side effect, vimpat, disease, pharmacist
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