{"id":52809,"date":"2022-07-26T09:25:39","date_gmt":"2022-07-26T13:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=52809"},"modified":"2025-10-06T09:36:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T13:36:15","slug":"vimpat-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/vimpat-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Vimpat alternatives: What can I take instead of Vimpat?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Compare Vimpat alternatives<\/a>\u00a0| Tegretol<\/a> | <\/span>Lamictal<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Keppra<\/span><\/a> | <\/span>Trileptal<\/span><\/a> | Topamax<\/a> | Natural alternatives<\/a> | How to switch meds<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Epilepsy<\/span><\/a> is a neurological disorder characterized by chronic seizures. During a seizure, electrical activity in the brain becomes unbalanced, leading to uncontrolled movements, changes in sensation or cognition, and impaired awareness.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Vimpat<\/span><\/a> is a <\/span>brand-name<\/span> prescription drug used to treat certain <\/span>types of seizures<\/span>. It\u2019s approved by the Food and <\/span>Drug Administration<\/span> (<\/span>FDA<\/span>) for the treatment of <\/span>partial-onset seizures<\/span> in patients one month of age or older and as <\/span>adjunctive therapy<\/span> for the treatment of <\/span>primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures<\/span> in patients four <\/span>years of age<\/span> or older. The active ingredient in <\/span>Vimpat<\/span> is <\/span>lacosamide<\/span>, which belongs to a class of drugs known as <\/span>anticonvulsants<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>Vimpat<\/span> works by inactivating <\/span>sodium channels<\/span> in the brain to stabilize electrical impulses between nerve cells, thereby preventing seizures. <\/span>Vimpat<\/span> is available as a tablet, <\/span>oral solution<\/span>, and injection.<\/span><\/p>\n

While <\/span>Vimpat<\/span> can help control seizures, it may not be suitable for everyone. Patients with <\/span>heart disease<\/span> or <\/span>heart failure<\/span> should use <\/span>Vimpat<\/span> with caution because it can cause heart rhythm problems. Other common <\/span>side effects<\/span> such as dizziness, <\/span>double vision<\/span>, sleepiness, and problems with coordination can also occur. Alternative <\/span>anticonvulsants<\/span> are available for patients who experience these <\/span>Vimpat<\/span> adverse effects<\/span> or for those wanting to try another <\/span>treatment option<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

What can I take in place of <\/span>Vimpat<\/span>?<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are many types of <\/span>anticonvulsants<\/span> that can be used for <\/span>seizure control<\/span>. These medications may target different chemical receptors, but in general, they all work by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain. The choice of <\/span>anticonvulsant<\/span> can depend on the <\/span>type of seizure<\/span> being treated, the <\/span>side effects<\/span> of the drug, and the dosage. Common alternatives of <\/span>Vimpat<\/span> for the treatment of partial-onset and tonic-clonic seizures are listed below.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Compare Vimpat alternatives<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Drug name<\/b><\/td>\nUses<\/b><\/td>\nDosage<\/b><\/td>\nSavings options<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Depakote<\/p>\n

divalproex)<\/td>\n

Partial seizures, absence seizures<\/td>\nInitial: 10-15 mg per kilogram per day<\/td>\nDepakote coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dilantin<\/p>\n

(phenytoin)<\/td>\n

Tonic-clonic seizures, psychomotor seizures, seizures following brain surgery<\/td>\nInitial: 100 mg three times daily<\/td>\nDilantin coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Gabitril<\/p>\n

(tiagabine)<\/td>\n

Partial seizures<\/td>\nInitial: 4 mg once daily<\/td>\nGabitril coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Keppra (levetiracetam)<\/td>\nPartial seizures, myoclonic seizures, tonic-clonic seizures<\/td>\nInitial: 500 mg twice daily<\/td>\nKeppra coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lamictal<\/p>\n

(lamotrigine)<\/td>\n

Partial seizures, tonic-clonic seizures, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome<\/td>\n25 mg every other day and gradually increased to a maintenance dose of 100-200 mg per day (when taken with valproic acid)<\/td>\nLamictal coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lyrica<\/p>\n

(pregabalin)<\/td>\n

Partial seizures<\/td>\nInitial: 75 mg twice daily or 50 mg three times daily<\/td>\nLyrica coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Neurontin (gabapentin)<\/td>\nPartial seizures<\/td>\nInitial: 300 mg three times daily<\/td>\nNeurontin coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Phenobarbital<\/td>\nGeneralized seizures, partial seizures<\/td>\n60-200 mg per day<\/td>\nPhenobarbital coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tegretol (carbamazepine)<\/td>\nPartial seizures, tonic-clonic seizures, mixed seizures<\/td>\nInitial: 200 mg twice daily<\/td>\nTegretol coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Topamax (topiramate)<\/td>\nPartial seizures, tonic-clonic seizures, Lennox-Gastaut syndrome<\/td>\n25 mg twice daily and gradually increased to a maintenance dose of 200 mg twice daily<\/td>\nTopamax coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Trileptal (oxcarbazepine)<\/td>\nPartial seizures<\/td>\nInitial: 300 mg twice daily<\/td>\nTrileptal coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Valproic acid<\/td>\nPartial seizures, absence seizures<\/td>\nInitial: 10-15 mg per kilogram per day<\/td>\nValproic acid coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zonegran (zonisamide)<\/td>\nPartial seizures<\/td>\nInitial: 100 mg once daily<\/td>\nZonegran coupons<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Other alternatives to <\/span>Vimpat<\/span><\/h3>\n