Vimpat and Dizziness: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Jam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 19, 2020

For Seizures "I had a small cavernoma removed from my frontal lobe, and I had 2 seizures before the surgery. I have epileptic form from the site of the surgery, so I am at a higher risk of having seizures, so they are treating the epileptic form. I started with Keppra, and that was a nightmare, Lamictal did not work either. I've been taking Vimpat for 4 months, 50 mg twice a day. This is the worst medication ever. I have been feeling miserable for the last 4 months. The side effects I experienced are panic attacks, anxiety, tremors, cognitive problems, balance issues, dizziness, speech problems, problems coordinating my muscles to swallow, a very strange sensation in my throat and tongue, flushing, memory problems, and nausea. I am changing to Klonopin, we'll see how it goes. This is so frustrating."

• Max...
• October 23, 2015

For Seizures "I'm 25 and a little over 1 year ago, I had my first seizure, grand mal. I had no warnings or auras, and I fell and hit my head, leading to me being in a coma for 3 days. I started on Dilantin 100 mg twice a day. I started having loss of coordination and slurred speech, so I was switched over to Lamotrigine and was taking 25 mg twice a day. That seemed to work nicely for about 4 months when I got up to 150 mg twice a day. One morning, I woke up with this giant, nasty rash on the side of my neck and down the right side of my side and stomach. It was an allergic reaction. I'm now on Vimpat 150 mg twice a day. The only side effects I have with the Vimpat are serious issues trying to sleep and unexplained noise in my ears. However, I'm still having seizures!"

• Nik...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 8, 2015

For Seizures "I have partial complex seizures. I also take Tegretol XR and Diamox. Before Vimpat, I was having seizures at least 3-5 times a month, especially after my menstruation. But I can say with Vimpat, I don't have seizures, I will have a little jump here and there, but nothing major. The major side effects I have experienced are the following: weight gain (about 50 pounds), dizziness when I initially take it if I don't eat enough food, and sometimes my words and thoughts would be off. Lately, I notice that I fall a lot, but I don't know if it's related to Vimpat. But I can say it has controlled my seizures. It didn't increase my appetite, but I have gained a lot of weight, my doctor says it's normal with Vimpat. I receive Vimpat for free with the patient assistance."

• Nad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2021

For Seizures "Almost 3 weeks taking this med. 200 mg twice a day and with 700 mg of Keppra only at night. I was able to be seizure-free for almost 3 years only taking Keppra once a day (my own diagnosis) but got careless and drank a beer at night and went to bed really late and that provoked a seizure. My doctor told me to start taking Vimpat, and after a week and a half, I started to get headaches, dizziness, vertigo, started to wake up earlier than normal, and my urine comes out almost a greenish color. I don't like this pill."

• Nad...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 20, 2021

For Seizures "Almost 3 weeks taking this med. 200 mg twice a day and with 700 mg of Keppra only at night. I was able to be seizure-free for almost 3 years only taking Keppra once a day (my own diagnosis) but got careless and drank a beer at night and went to bed really late and that provoked a seizure. My doctor told me to start taking Vimpat, and after a week and a half, I started to get headaches, dizziness, vertigo, started to wake up earlier than normal, and my urine comes out almost a greenish color. I don't like this pill."

• kit...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 26, 2019

For Seizures "I just started this medicine after I got a phase 2 surgery. It has helped with the longevity of the seizure, but it hasn't stopped them. I have now noticed the side effects of it, my hair is turning white and breaking easily, the vertigo, and nausea if I don't eat enough by the second dose. My eyes and urine have darkened, not to mention I have to use the restroom a million times a day. I don't know if I should stay on it or go ahead and get off?"

• Cry...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 23, 2015

For Seizures "I take Vimpat 200 mg in the morning and at night. I have been on it for the past 7 years, but recently I have had severe vertigo to where the room felt like it was spinning, and I would end up sick for hours. I have to take a pill for dizziness, it's gotten so bad. I think it's time for a change. I'm just scared to change because I have Grand Mal seizures, and I am severely allergic to Lamictal and Dilantin. I don't know what to do next. I take Depakote 500 mg ER in the morning and at night and 250 mg ER at night. But I need that extra med at night to keep my seizures at bay."

• Cry...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 23, 2015

For Seizures "I take Vimpat 200 mg in the morning and at night. I have been on it for the past 7 years, but recently I have had severe vertigo to where the room felt like it was spinning, and I would end up sick for hours. I have to take a pill for dizziness, it's gotten so bad. I think it's time for a change. I'm just scared to change because I have Grand Mal seizures, and I am severely allergic to Lamictal and Dilantin. I don't know what to do next. I take Depakote 500 mg ER in the morning and at night and 250 mg ER at night. But I need that extra med at night to keep my seizures at bay."

• Bjo...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 16, 2015

For Seizures "Vimpat made me see double of everything after the first week I took it. Very bad feeling did not help my seizures well. Only down by 50%. And felt at night restless in legs. Dizziness when walking in the daytime. Not take anymore, feel better. Now take Topamax, and I find it much better."

• Anonymous
• April 19, 2010

For Seizures "Unfortunately, my experiences have not been good. It has reduced the seizures, but I get bad side effects: dizziness, lightheadedness, headaches, nausea, and poor coordination."

• Anonymous
• May 11, 2011

For Seizures "I started taking it about 2 weeks ago. It makes me dizzy and stutter."