Lacosamide Benefits & Uses

Lacosamide is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Epilepsy

Other Benefits

Epilepsy

Lacosamide Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initial dose: 100 mg, 2 times a day
Geriatric	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initial dose: 100 mg, 2 times a day
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Initial dose: 100 mg, 2 times a day, weight more than 50 kg
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: 4 to 12 years and weighing 50 kg or more

Lacosamide Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lacosamide is used -

Moderate

Euphoria
Nystagmus (Involuntary Eye Movement)
Confusion

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Dizziness
Double Vision
Vertigo
Tremor
Diarrhoea
Fatigue
Drowsiness

Lacosamide Related Warnings

Is the use of Lacosamide safe for pregnant women?

Lacosamide may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Lacosamide again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Lacosamide safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Lacosamide. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Lacosamide on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Lacosamide on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Lacosamide on the Liver?

Side effects of Lacosamide rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Lacosamide on the Heart?

Lacosamide may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Lacosamide with Other Drugs

Lacosamide should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Atazanavir

Moderate

Amlodipine

Alprazolam

Amlodipine,Atorvastatin

Atenolol

Lacosamide Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lacosamide unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Kidney Disease
Atrial Fibrillation
Depression
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Suicidal Tendency
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Lacosamide

Is this Lacosamide habit forming or addictive?

You may get addicted to Lacosamide. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Lacosamide you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Lacosamide should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Lacosamide has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.

Yes

Lacosamide Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lacosamide

Taking Lacosamide with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lacosamide

Taking Lacosamide with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe