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Perampanel and Increased Appetite: What Users Say

Brand names: Fycompa

Increased appetite: mentioned by 4 users (5.6%)

Based on user experiences from 72 Perampanel reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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dizziness 16.7%
anger 12.5%
hallucinations 8.3%
tiredness 8.3%
drowsiness 6.9%
memory loss 6.9%
depression 5.6%
increased appetite 5.6%
seizures 5.6%
upset stomach 5.6%

Reviews for Perampanel

Showing 4 reviews tagged with "increased appetite". Clear filters to view all 72 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Anonymous
  • April 3, 2015

For Seizures "I have been on Fycompa now for 8 weeks. Prior to that, I was having seizure clusters almost every other day. Two were so bad I ended up in Trauma with a skull fracture and a broken nose and cheekbone. I have noticed some minor mood swings, but nothing serious. I have also noticed an increase in my appetite. I also take Keppra and Lamictal, so I am not sure if that makes it better. Just happy I haven't had any seizures in 7 weeks and counting."

8 / 10
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  • Ahm...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • May 30, 2022

For Epilepsy "Before anything, many thanks to the organizers of this wonderful website. I've only been taking this medication for 10 days and gone from 2 ml to 4 ml. I was greatly affected by (abdominal gas, difficulty defecation, increased appetite, severe pain in the lower back, and pain in the left side of the body from the shoulders to the feet). I tested it with Vitamin B12 and saw improvement. I've taken many medications before, most recently and still Vimpat, which has greatly affected my memory and focus. Friends call me Alzheimer's. My main problem is the seizure after ejaculation and sex. I then go into insomnia for a period of between 1 week to a month, and then the seizure comes after eating any meal directly or at bedtime. I have not yet found a doctor who can determine the causes and know the final treatment."

5 / 10
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  • Sar...
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • April 14, 2025

For Epilepsy "I am on 4 mg of Fycompa every night. I rate this drug extremely high as it has stopped my seizures for 7 years now. The side effects regarding dizziness, sleepiness, and hunger come shortly after taking the drug. I immediately go to sleep once I've taken it as I cannot function properly once the drug is working. I believe that the side effects I experience for that short while every night are well worth it for being seizure-free."

10 / 10
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  • Kw6...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 26, 2022

For Epilepsy "This is a very good medicine for epilepsy, but it makes me hungry, off balance, and sleep for almost 10 hrs."

10 / 10
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