suebear
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I am taking a low dosage of Vimpat at this time. Note, I currently had a VNS years before being given this medication. The reason for Vimpat is due to the removal of Lamictal. I was started at a higher dose but we discovered I did not need that high dose due to another reason -- I have a DBS that controls seizure activity itself right at the core. I am considered a rare case as the VNS is not being turned onto any specific settings, it is left on default and has been since I got the new replacement (smaller version)
At any rate, after all of the above took place, my medication amounts have dropped in regards to the Vimpat and the other two I take. I didn't experience any side affects from Vimpat but that does not mean you will not. Something you may want to speak with your pharmacist regarding are how you feel after taking the dosage and if there is a change of improvement as the half-life of the Vimpat begins to wear down for your next dosage. Those type of things are very important to be aware of.
At any rate, after all of the above took place, my medication amounts have dropped in regards to the Vimpat and the other two I take. I didn't experience any side affects from Vimpat but that does not mean you will not. Something you may want to speak with your pharmacist regarding are how you feel after taking the dosage and if there is a change of improvement as the half-life of the Vimpat begins to wear down for your next dosage. Those type of things are very important to be aware of.