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Vimpat User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Vimpat has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 158 reviews on Drugs.com. 53% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 20% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Vimpat

  • jcred
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • April 11, 2016

For Seizures "I was on Keppra my doctor switched me to vimpat I can't see right walking is like a new born trying to begin to walk hitting into walls trouble sleeping bitting my inner cheeks a lot very sore can't sleep well feel something is going on while sleeping my bottom front lip is all cut and very sore I don't recommend not worth it I would rather have seizures."

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  • Glynda
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • October 1, 2019

For Seizures "Had a TBI and as a result was experiencing grandmal as well as partial seizures. Tried a series of medications from dilantin, Keppra, zonegran, and then my neurologist placed me on a regimen of topiramate and Vimpat. The topiramate has stopped the tonic clinic seizures and the Vimpat has been a miracle. Unfortunately I might be losing Medicare part D help and won't be able to afford the Vimpat. Has anyone has any issues with weaning themselves from this medication?"

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  • Guk
  • November 17, 2012

For Seizures "So far so good but I am just on it 3 weeks and only side effect is being sick to my stomach shortly after taking it then that eases up. Hard to think sometimes and I take it along with Keppra. Keppra took away the absence seizures but still had a severe grand mal once a month. I am hoping this will take care of that!"

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  • jubers
  • September 18, 2015

For Seizures "I am 45 years old and had sudden onset of simple/complex seizures 3 years ago, 6-10 seizures a day. I was on Tegretol, Dilantin, ativan, 100 units of botox and celexa. I could not function function. Vomiting and sleeping. Progressed to grand mal. Went to Cleveland Clinic and they put me on Vimpat and Klonopin. I feel great despite one partial seizure a day. I have lost 8 pounds. I love it!"

10 / 10
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  • CBR
  • May 24, 2016

For Seizures "First of all I just started my full dose of 150mg twice a day. Dilantin I was allergic, Keppra made me not myself, Lamictal almost killed me. So far this is working well, I feel much more like myself and my wife has told me it's nice to have her husband back. The price even with insurance is insane. But I'm two weeks from driving and just want something that works. So far so good!"

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  • Jjay
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • January 29, 2017

For Seizures "The medication seem to work, is very expense and I have to do without it for 2 to 4 days. Looking for a generic. I am on a fixed income. I have a intermediate job. Trying to pay some old bills. Paying for this prescribed medication hinder me."

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  • Joe...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • April 24, 2021

For Seizures "Effective drug but within the first 2 hours of taking a dosage I have to catch myself getting irritable/bad tempered. In my case I can't drink caffeine/ sugar and take this drug at the same time without turning mean. Very expensive without insurance. ($1509.09/bottle).There is a manufacturers discount card."

8 / 10
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  • Cyevans
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • June 24, 2018

For Seizures "I started this medication in 2011. The Vimpat along with clonazepam has worked perfectly for me. I haven't had a seizure since 2012. I do notice my vision has changed, a little more blurred, but I am over 55 so I guess that also comes with age. I am happy Vimpat works for me!"

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  • Dee...
  • August 9, 2016

For Seizures "I have been taking vimpat with topimax for over 6 months and it's terrible. It makes me nauseas, I feel high after taking it, i have double vision, and it hasn't even touched my seizures. It's been causing severe depression as well. My doctor just keeps increasing the topimax."

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

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

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  • Rosie...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • September 29, 2019

For Epilepsy "I’ve taken this since the human trials (US) & at first it worked but only stopping my auras. I’m so drugged after my doses I can barely stay awake & that’s my worst side effect other than not helping my seizures much."

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  • gizmo
  • August 9, 2015

For Seizures "Been takeing dilantin for grand mal started getting partial and hangover headache everyday started vimpat clear head no headaches no p artials or headache side effects constipation and limited sleep ao take melatonin for sleep and colace ao far so good"

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  • Beth
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • May 18, 2022

For Seizures "This is by far one of the worst medications that I have ever been on. My neuro switched me to Vimpat mid October & symptoms started within several weeks. Increased BP, severe nausea, no appetite. I also started to get tingling in my arms and feet. My neuro never suggested that it could be the Vimpat. The symptoms/side effects worsened yet my neuro said that they were not ones of Vimpat and kept referring me to other doctors and tests. Of course all came back negative. Starting in January my symptoms got to an extreme, daily panic attacks, no appetite, a 10 lb weight loss, constant nausea, restlessness, irritability and agitation and overall I felt like a completely different person. I had no idea who I was anymore. I finally contacted my pharmacist and had her look at my medications. She said the only medication that I was on that could be the cause is Vimpat. Despite defensiveness & agitation, my neuro weaned me off. I got rid of her & reported Vimpat to FDA & UCB"

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  • Cryst...
  • 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 seizure, and I am severely allergic to Lamictal and Dilantin, 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 seizure at bay."

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  • djcrazy
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • March 6, 2021

For Seizures "I've had seizures since I was 8, mine were tonic-clonic on both sides of the brain. Normally I was seeing a neurologist but didn't know there is a epilepticus doctor that just specializes in just epilepsy and can an help you better. Anyways I'm 45 now and take vimpat and keppra and can't sleep. I keep smelling ammonia and sometimes I feel so angry, but thank goodness I can control my rage. I get so tired sometimes I sleep until I pee myself. It is just crazy I'd rather try to get off these meds than be on them!"

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  • Mike...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • August 10, 2021

For Seizures "Vimpat 200mg x2. I am allergic to Keppra. I'm stuck with a drug pusher...these " neurologist" might as well sell cocaine too. Vimpat numbs my face, blurrs my vision, dehydrates me, I'm sure it's helped recede my gums, can't remember anything, anger, then I get withdrawal if I get screwed with my prescription. Thank goodness my insurance is straightened out you don't get held hostage for some ungodly out of pocket cost, depression suicide thoughts, can't drive sometimes. I don't think my mind has a choice about having a seizure or not but I do know this there's more than three drugs to treat seizures and they certainly didn't go past three.You couldn't wish this drug on your worst enemy...later shakers"

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  • jrm
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • July 19, 2023

For Seizures "No seizures since taking Vimpat; not sure if other conditions are related to Vimpat or other medications I take. Memory problems, speech problems, sleepiness. I am 88 years old so I am not sure if my problems are related to taking Vimpat or part of my aging process. Relatively easy to take with much liquid or applesauce, take twice a day."

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • April 18, 2021

For Seizures "I have been on 3000mg keppra 750, and now I'm 1000 keppra with vimpat. Keppra seems to work some days but mostly keeps me up, less appetite,. I am 36 being diagnosed just a year ago with TLE Epilepsy. I can't drive work or even live alone. One thing that has helped with panic attacks, manic episode is taking vitamin b6. It helps with the neuro receptors."

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  • Anonymous
  • October 14, 2021

For Seizures "Honestly one of the worst seizure medications I have ever been on I haven't been able to move my body all day the whole upper half of my body is locked up the whole entire time of taking this medication my shoulders was lock up occasionally and I just thought it was weird I didn't think it was from this medication I have also not been able to remember anything the first night I took this medication I vomited everywhere I feel like I'm spinning and I've been taking this medication for at least a month and a half. Do not let your doctor put you on this medication please trust me I have not been able to move all damn day. It also says it causes anxiety and I have BPD and all kinds of other issues so I'm pretty annoyed at my doctor it seems like all these neurologists aren't good at thinking. This medication is also extremely expensive and I have insurance even with insurance it was expensive this medication cost too much and it's completely ineffective it just caused me more pain than I was in"

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  • Vimbat
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • October 1, 2015

For Seizures "I was initially given 75mg twice a day for a seizure related toa brain tumor. The tumor was removed. I started radiation and chemo 1 month later on the same dose for another month. I went to a neurologist because I was told he would prescribe any Meds for anti seizure. Well he doubled the dose for 2 weeks then tripled it. Now I'm totally useless. They won't tell me why they tripled the dose only that I COULD have another seizure and that doctor was responsible. I'm not understanding why, if I had absolutely no symptoms why he would do this"

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  • Jam
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • November 6, 2019

For Epilepsy "I take 100mg bd for approx 7 months. Seizures (night time) are not controlled (every 2 weeks) although it may happen if the dose gets increased. Side effects are ok however I now have an occurring pain in the heart and this starts a confusion/risk on whether the dose should be raised. Another side effect is short term memory loss although not enough to be concerned at present. My choice now seems to raise the dose or change to another medication with Brivaracetam in mind."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 12, 2017

For Seizures "Had blurry double vision first week and half, felt mildly drunk headed also random spaciness and yes that's a word lol. Also on Trileptal. so far it's helped but it seems to be an intoxicating substance or it really brings out the side effect profile of clonazepam. I would bet its Vimpat alone."

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  • Splurge
  • September 10, 2022

For Seizures "Good pill. I like Vimpat better than Keppra! But at the beginning you will experience anxiety and brain fog. When I say it slows your brain down and slows it down for a couple of weeks. And the short term memory lost you’ll have for a couple of weeks Is horrible. Once you get past all of that you’ll feel good! I’m on the 150mg. You gotta push to get past the anxiety it gives you! It gave me such bad anxiety I ended up having a seizure! Lol."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • December 18, 2021

For Seizures "I have been using this drug for years now, switched to this from levetiracetam because it would make me very drowsy everyday. Vimpat doesn't come with that side-effect and it does effectively prevent my nocturnal seizures. Unfortunately, there have been times where I either forgot or ran out of tablets and if I had stress during that time, relapses would occur. So, I don't see myself ever coming off this drug. As other people are saying, I have also been having trouble with speech and memory, and it's getting noticeably worse. Levetiracetam was also recommended as a memory-protecting drug but it causes too much drowsiness."

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  • Johno
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • November 15, 2020

For Epilepsy "Only medicine I’m taking right now for epilepsy, my dose is 400 mg/day. Had to quit depakote and keppra cuz of bad side effects. I have to try to space dosage around time I get seizures which is about 11 am to 3 pm. Makes you a little disoriented around time you take medicine including some short term memory loss. Very expensive without insurance around $1500.00 a bottle without insurance. If you have insurance manufacturer will pay part of your copay. I get about 100.00/per 3 month dose."

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