Vimpat Relatives

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Hey, I was wondering if anyone can confirm or deny whether or not Vimpat is related to another AED (in the same way that Tegretol and Trileptal are related, for example). I can't find anything online about it. Is Vimpat its own brand new formula derived from no other previously patented drug? Or is it more like how Trileptal is to Tegretol?
 
As far as I'm aware it is a sodium channel blocker and related to lamotrigine etc. So yes it is indeed in its own family and not a new formula, thats all I can think of without google to hand as I'm in work! Hope this helps! :)
 
Cez, could that have anything to do with why the neuro wanted me on both lamictal and vimpat? Because they are similar? Thanks! =)
 
Vimpat works a bit differently from Lamictal and some of the other anti-convulsants in that it is more "selective" in the neurons it targets. This makes it work better for partial seizures. It has a decent track record in controlling partial seizures as an adjunct to other meds. There's a possibility it would work as a standalone med as well, but there haven't been studies to confirm that (since it's relatively new).
 
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