Lacosamide oral / injection

You should not use lacosamide if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• heart disease;

• kidney disease;

• liver disease;

• depression, suicidal thoughts or actions;

• drug or alcohol addiction;

• nerve problems caused by diabetes; or

• phenylketonuria/PKU (lacosamide liquid may contain phenylalanine).

Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking lacosamide. Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.

Call your doctor if you have new or worsening depression or suicidal thoughts during the first several months of treatment, or whenever your dose is changed.

Follow your doctor's instructions about taking seizure medication if you are pregnant. Seizure control is very important during pregnancy, and having a seizure could harm both mother and baby. Do not start or stop taking this medicine without your doctor's advice, and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of lacosamide on the baby.

It may not be safe to breast-feed a baby while you are using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risks.

Lacosamide is not approved for use by anyone younger than 4 years old.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Lacosamide tablets or liquid can be taken with or without food.

Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

Lacosamide injection is given as an infusion into a vein. A healthcare provider will give you this injection if you are unable to take the medicine by mouth.

Call your doctor if your seizures get worse or you have them more often while taking lacosamide.

Do not stop using lacosamide suddenly, even if you feel fine. Stopping suddenly may cause increased seizures. Follow your doctor's instructions about tapering your dose.

In case of emergency, wear or carry medical identification to let others know you use seizure medication.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze the liquid form of lacosamide. Throw away any liquid not used within 7 weeks after opening the bottle.

Keep track of your medicine. Lacosamide is a drug of abuse and you should be aware if anyone is using your medicine improperly or without a prescription.

This medicine may cause dizziness or blurred vision, and may impair your reactions. Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you.

Other drugs may affect lacosamide, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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