Exhaustion.

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finalpoet

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Lately I am so tired. We increased my Vimpat and about a week later I've felt extremely tired when I wake up. Any tips on how to stay awake? I'm absent from caffeine it may be a trigger.

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The only thing that helped me was excercise. But be careful because Vimpat can make you dizzy. I know it did with me.
 
Any chance you can split the dose so you are less knocked out in the a.m.?
 
Hi finalpoet,

I know what you mean by feeling sleepy, I've been taking 300 mg a day of vimpat and if I sit down and relax I fall asleep. I've found keeping myself busy a big help. When my
Dr. increased my vimpat it triggered more seizures for me so he lowered it back down to 300 mg and the seizures decreased. Make sure you get extra rest. Wishing you the best of luck and May God Bless You!

Sue
 
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