Xcopri and Dizziness: What Users Say

• mus...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 16, 2024

For Seizures "I have a brain tumor and experience simple focal seizures in my left foot/leg. Prior to medication, I was experiencing a seizure every other day. When I started taking Xcopri, I was taking Keppra and Vimpat. The main symptom that I have experienced with Xcopri is debilitating dizziness for about an hour after taking my daily dose in the AM (50 mg). I eat a large meal to mitigate the effects, but the dizziness is so bad that I cannot safely stand, even with a cane. The effectiveness of controlling my seizures is worth it, but that is the side effect that is most clear to me. I have to schedule my day around this side effect."

• Som...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 1, 2024

For Seizures "Made my already bad memory worse, was extremely dizzy, and it started giving me horrible rage and anger issues. Talked with a doctor, lowered the dosage, took B6 to help with the other side effects. Got the dosage right and it worked wonders in stopping the seizure onset."

• mdb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2025

For Seizures "Let me start by saying: ask your doctor to be honest about side effects and then list the pros versus the cons. My experience has been terrible, side effects that include nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, headaches, double vision, and severe dizziness. Add the fact that certain migraine medicines (Qulipta, Nurtec) interact with Xcopri was the deal breaker, but I tried to push through the first 3 weeks and failed. I was unable to do so because the side effects weren't worth adjunctive therapy. New isn't always the best."

• Sco...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2024

For Seizures "Seizures are great, but lots of side effects: slurred speech, off balance when I walk, constipation, weight gain, and tiredness. And these are some that I can think of."

• sei...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 17, 2025

For Seizures "Fantastic! The only drug that has worked for me. It's my 5th drug. I'm taking it with Lacosamide. Side effects are dizzy and sleepy, but I'll take it."