Vimpat Drug Interactions

Carbamazepine, phenobarbital, and phenytoin are some of the medications that may interact with Vimpat. The results of these interactions are not expected to cause serious problems, but may decrease the level of Vimpat in the blood. To reduce your chances of drug interactions, make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medicines you are currently taking.

Vimpat Medication Information

An Overview of Vimpat Drug Interactions

Vimpat^® (lacosamide) can potentially interact with a few other medications. Some of these medicines that may lead to drug interactions with Vimpat include:

Carbamazepine (Carbatrol^®, Epitol^®, Equetro^®, Tegretol^®)
Phenobarbital (Luminal^®)
Phenytoin (Dilantin^®, Phenytek^®).

Drug Interactions With Vimpat Explained

The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur due to Vimpat drug interactions.

Carbamazepine

Some studies suggest that carbamazepine may slightly decrease the level of Vimpat in the blood, although this is not expected to cause significant problems.

Phenobarbital

Some studies suggest that phenobarbital may slightly decrease the level of Vimpat in the blood, although this is not expected to cause significant problems.

Phenytoin

Some studies suggest that phenytoin may slightly decrease the level of Vimpat in the blood, although this is not expected to cause significant problems.

Final Thoughts

It is possible that not all drug interactions were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your pharmacist or healthcare provider about any specific ones that may apply to you.