Comparing Vimpat vs Vitamin B6
Vimpat | Vitamin B6 |
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Vimpat (lacosamide) | Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Seizures, Epilepsy. Vimpat may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Seizures, Nausea/Vomiting, Dietary Supplementation, Drug Induced Vitamin/Mineral Deficiency, Anemia. Vitamin B6 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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More about Vimpat (lacosamide) | More about Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Vimpat has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 158 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
Vitamin B6 has an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Vimpat side effects in more detail. |
See also: Vitamin B6 side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other lacosamide brands include: Motpoly XR | Other pyridoxine brands include: Aminoxin, Nestrex | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
13 hours |
8 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Some potential for abuse
Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 136 drugs are known to interact with Vimpat:
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A total of 13 drugs are known to interact with Vitamin B6:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
October 28, 2008 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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