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If Medication Lacosamide 150 MG Gets Me Dizzy Should I Still Drink It?

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member asked a question 💭
San Pedro, CA
October 21, 2023
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

It does have a label about dizziness I think I will just go back to the 100 MG, I am still waiting for the Dr to call me. I am not aloud to drive.

October 21, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I will tell the neurologist, I will call the pharmacy for now. Thank you for the answer.

October 21, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes, but tell your neurologist about it. Dizziness is a very common side effect of Lacosamide. The link below will take you to the entire list of the side effects of it.

The most common side effects of lacosamide tablets include:
double vision, nausea, headache, sleepiness and dizziness.

link to all of the side effects known: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/lacosamide-side-effec...

October 21, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I hope you are OK I hate Epilepsy, sending you prayers my friend 🙏🙏🙏

October 22, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I was told by my neurologist that I couldn’t have a drink because of the medication and my medication has a label stating This medicine may cause drowsiness and may increase the effects of alcohol. If effected do not drive a motor vehicle or operate machinery

October 21, 2023

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