Re: [epilepsy] Vimpat?

 

I have BCBS, and I paid $50/month. It's new, but it takes years to be brought to market, so I would trust it.

Our state requires any "gift" above $50 to be reported to the state. Some doctors take samples to give to their patients, others receive speaking fees.

I'd ask why they want to change you--what are the benefits to what you're on now? What could the side effects be? You may also want to check: www.askapatient.com Type in Vimpat, and you can see what others' experiences have been.

elizabeth

----- Original Message -----
From: Jewl Wall
To: epilepsy@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 11:03 AM
Subject: RE: [epilepsy] Vimpat?

?. My doc has been pushing me for quite some time to go off the
carbamazepine and try Vimpat instead. Several things worry me about making
the change. First, it's new and EXPENSIVE. Second, it's new and the last
time I tried something new it was withdrawn from the market without warning
and while switching to something else, I ended up in the ER after a bad gran
mal that caused a nasty head bump. Third, the doc seems a little overzealous
about this drug, so I'm wondering if there's something in it for him that
might be clouding his judgement on this. I have a few questions...

1) Are there any incentives for physicians to prescribe Vimpat?

I am sure there are but who knows for sure. I mean doc's give out samples
of things all the time. I have always wondered this myself. My family doc
gave me Nasonex just last week. When I switched to Vimpat my Nuro gave me a
starter kit.

2) Has anyone here had success with Vimpat?

I have been on it for two years or so, along with Lamictal.

3) How common and severe are the side effects?

I myself have had non but that is me.

Thanks in advance for your help!

:) Andrea

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