Lacoset (Lacosamide)

How to use Lacosamide Tablet

Read the Medication Guide provided by your pharmacist before you begin taking lacosamide and every time you get a refill. If you've got any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication orally as directed by your doctor, usually twice each day with or without food.

The manufacturer directs to swallow this medication whole. However, many similar drugs (immediate-release tablets) are often split/crushed. Follow your doctor's directions on the way to take this medication.

If you're using the liquid sort of this medication, carefully measure the dose employing a special measuring device/spoon. don't use an ordinary spoon because you'll not get the right dose.

Dosage is predicated on your medical condition and response to treatment. Children's dosage is additionally supported weight. to scale back your risk of side effects, your doctor may direct you to start out this medication at a coffee dose and gradually increase your dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully.

This medication works best when the quantity of drug in your body is kept at a continuing level. Therefore, take this drug at evenly spaced intervals. to assist you to remember, to take it at an equivalent time every day.

Do not stop taking this treatment without consulting your doctor. Seizures may go to pot when the drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may have to be gradually decreased. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Though it helps many of us, this medication may sometimes cause addiction. This risk could also be higher if you've got a substance use disorder (such as overuse of or addiction to drugs/alcohol). don't increase your dose, take it more often, or use it for an extended time than prescribed. Properly stop the medication when so directed.

Tell your doctor directly if your seizure control worsens (such because the number of seizures increases).