The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Dizziness (31%)
- Headache (13%)
- Nausea (11%)
- Double vision (11%)
- Vomiting (9%)
- Tiredness (9%)
- Blurred vision (8%)
- Problems with movement or coordination (8%)
- Sleepiness (7%)
- Tremor (7%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Feeling like the room is spinning
- Weakness
- Trouble walking
- Problems with balance
- Problems with memory
- Diarrhea
- Depression
- Itching
- Bruise
- Shaky eye movements (nystagmus)
Vimpat serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Thoughts of hurting yourself or suicide
- Irregular heartbeat: chest discomfort, palpitations, feeling like you're going to pass out
- Severe allergic reaction: rash; fever; swollen lymph nodes; flu-like symptoms; swelling of the mouth, face, or throat
When do Vimpat possible side effects begin and end?
Time passed since treatment started:
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Dizziness
Sleepiness
Difficulty with movement or coordination
Headache
Risk of having thoughts of hurting yourself or suicide
Seek immediate medical care if you experience this side effect.
If a line continues to the right, you'll likely keep experiencing this side effect once it starts.
Source: DailyMed
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The following Vimpat side effects have also been reported
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
- Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
- Heart rhythm changes—fast or irregular heartbeat, dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, chest pain, trouble breathing
- Rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes
- Thoughts of suicide or self-harm, worsening mood, or feelings of depression
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
- Dizziness
- Double vision
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Loss of balance or coordination
- Nausea
