Compare Vimpat vs. Aptiom
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Controls partial seizures.
Vimpat (lacosamide) is considered a first choice medicine to control partial seizures, but it can be expensive since it's brand name.
Prevents seizures
Aptiom (eslicarbazepine) treats epilepsy, but is more expensive than other medicines that work like it.
Upsides
- Vimpat (lacosamide) is part of the first choice medicines to control partial seizures.
- Available in pills or liquid to use at home, and as an injectable in the hospital.
- Can be used by itself or with other medicines to control seizures.
- There are programs available through the manufacturer that can lower your copay.
- Can be combined with other anti-seizure medicines if it doesn't work well enough by itself.
- Some people may tolerate Aptiom (eslicarbazepine) better than other medicines that work just like it.
Downsides
- Only available as a brand name, so it can have a higher copay.
- There are other medicines similar to Vimpat (lacosamide) that are available as generic and are much cheaper.
- Vimpat (lacosamide) only works for partial seizures. It can't be used to treat other types of seizures.
- Vimpat (lacosamide) Is a controlled medicine, so you can only get a limited amount per month.
- More expensive than other medicines that work like it.
- Researchers do not know if this medicine works and is safe for children and elderly people.
Used for
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Liquid
- Injection
- Pill
Price
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Side effects
28possible side effects
- Dizziness43%
- Sleepiness26%
- Nausea14%
- Headache13%
- Fatigue12%
- Double vision11%
- Vomiting9%
- Blurry vision8%
- Difficulty controlling movement8%
- Tremor7%
- Dry mouth6%
- Prickling and tingling sensation6%
- Difficulty controlling eye movements5%
- Prickling and tingling in the mouth5%
- Numbness in the mouth5%
- Loss of balance4%
- Diarrhea4%
- Problems with balance4%
- Itching4%
- Bruising3%
- Skin lacerations3%
- Problems with walking3%
- Chest pain3%
- Problems with coordination3%
- Weakness2%
- Memory problems2%
- Depression2%
- Excessive sweating2%
25possible side effects
- Dizziness20%
- Headache13%
- Drowsiness11%
- Nausea10%
- Double vision9%
- Blurry vision6%
- Vomiting6%
- Diarrhea4%
- Fatigue4%
- Inability to control your movements4%
- Falls3%
- Loss of balance3%
- Dizziness or spinning sensation2%
- Other vision problems2%
- Constipation2%
- Abdominal pain2%
- Inflammation of stomach2%
- Lack of energy2%
- Problems with walking2%
- Swelling of the hands and feet2%
- Urinary tract infections2%
- Low sodium levels2%
- Tremor2%
- Insomnia2%
- Cough2%
Risks and risk factors
- Suicidal behavior
- Taking other medicines to control seizures
- Dizziness and difficulty controlling movements
- Taking other medicines to control seizures
- Problems with the heartbeat
- History of problems with the heartbeat
- Heart attack
- Heart failure
- Heart disease
- Fainting
- Taking high doses of Vimpat (lacosamide)
- Heart disease
- Taking drugs that slow heart rate
- Withdrawal seizures
- Stopping Vimpat (lacosamide) suddenly
- Severe allergic reactions
- Changes in mood and suicidal thoughts and behaviors
- Serious skin problems
- Serious allergic reactions
- Low sodium levels
- Changes in alertness
- Higher doses of Aptiom (eslicarbazepine)
- Risk of increased seizures