Lacosamide (50mg)
Lacoxa 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time, each day. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember as it can be life-threatening in some cases, so it is better to keep an extra stock always to avoid a missed dose. You should finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better and always consult your doctor before stopping this medicine as it may increase seizure frequency. Inform your doctor if you have any heart-related problems, before starting your treatment with this medicine.The use of this medicine may cause some side effects such as headaches, dizziness, dry mouth, muscle spasms, blurred vision, nausea, diplopia (double vision). Most of these side effects are self-limiting and they usually improve with time. Keep a watch on your weight, as using this medicine can cause weight gain. Eat healthily and exercise regularly to manage it.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Lacoxa
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lacoxa 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Lacoxa 50mg Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It slowly inactivates the sodium gated channels, which decreases the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain. Thereby, it controls seizures or fits.
Related Warnings
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Lacoxa 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Lacoxa 50mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Lacoxa 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Lacoxa 50mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Lacoxa 50mg Tablet may cause dizziness or blurred vision. This may affect your ability to drive.
Lacoxa 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lacoxa 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Lacoxa 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lacoxa 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Lacoxa 50mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.
No, you should not stop taking Lacoxa 50mg Tablet even if you start feeling better. Stopping this medicine suddenly may lead to seizures which can be difficult to control. Consult your doctor if you experience any problems while being on treatment with Lacoxa 50mg Tablet. The doctor may adjust the dose or gradually reduce the dose.
No, you need to be careful while driving or operating heavy machinery until and unless you know how Lacoxa 50mg Tablet affects you. You may experience dizziness or drowsiness and blurred vision, especially during the initial days of treatment. These side effects can also be observed if the dose is increased.
If you miss a dose of Lacoxa 50mg Tablet within 6 hours of the scheduled time, take it as soon as you remember. However, if you have forgotten to take the dose for more than 6 hours of the scheduled time then skip the dose and take the next one as scheduled. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed dose.
No, Lacoxa 50mg Tablet is not habit forming. There are no reports which suggest occurrence of withdrawal symptoms following its discontinuation. Lacoxa 50mg Tablet may cause euphoria (patients may feel extremely happy and overwhelmed) in some individuals who may then take it merely for fun (drug abuse). It is possible that such individuals may become psychologically dependent on this medicine.
Lacoxa 50mg Tablet has not been reported to affect fertility in males or females. However, if you are concerned, consult the doctor.
Though no potential side effects have been reported with the use of Lacoxa 50mg Tablet during pregnancy and breastfeeding, it is best to avoid Lacoxa 50mg Tablet during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Lacoxa 50mg Tablet is generally prescribed for long-term use. Keep taking the medicine as advised by your doctor’s advice. However, if you experience any bothersome side effects, talk to your doctor.
Excess of Lacoxa 50mg Tablet may cause dizziness, nausea, vomiting, seizures, shock, heart problems and even coma. If such a situation arises, seek emergency medical support in a nearby hospital.
Be cautious if you are taking Lacoxa 50mg Tablet while on Ritonavir therapy. It is advised to inform your doctor before starting Lacoxa 50mg Tablet. This is because if you are taking Ritonavir for liver or kidney problems then the dose of Lacoxa 50mg Tablet should be modified or reduced.
