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Does Vimpat Cause Confusion?
my father in law is taking vimpat 150mg twice a day he is 80 years old and he had 2 seizures because of an inoperable benign tumor between the skull and brain. he is getting more and more confused lately. is the vimpat causing the confusion or the tumor?
Wed, 10 Oct 2018
Hi,
Confusion is a common side effect of Vimpat.
In my opinion, you should consult a neurologist about this side effect and consider an alternative medication.
Meanwhile, your father should continue Vimpat.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
Confusion is a common side effect of Vimpat.
In my opinion, you should consult a neurologist about this side effect and consider an alternative medication.
Meanwhile, your father should continue Vimpat.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi,
General & Family Physician
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