Lacosamide Genepharm Special Precautions

Patients must be advised to talk to the doctor before taking Lacosamide Genepharm if: The patient has thoughts of harming or killing themselves. A small number of people being treated with antiepileptic medicinal products such as lacosamide have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves. If the patient has any of these thoughts at any time, they must be advised to inform the doctor straight away.
The patient has a heart problem that affects the beat of the heart and often has a particularly slow, fast or irregular heartbeat (such as AV block, atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter).
The patient has severe heart disease such as heart failure or has had a heart attack.
The patient is often dizzy or falls over. Lacosamide Genepharm may make the patient dizzy - this could increase the risk of accidental injury or a fall. This means that the patient should take care until they are used to the effects of this medicine.
If any of the previously mentioned apply to the patient (or if the patient is not sure), the patient must be advised to talk to the doctor or pharmacist before taking Lacosamide Genepharm.
If the patient is taking Lacosamide Genepharm, they must be advised to talk to the doctor if they are experiencing a new type of seizure or worsening of existing seizures.
If the patient is taking Lacosamide Genepharm and is experiencing symptoms of abnormal heartbeat (such as slow, rapid or irregular heartbeat, palpitations, shortness of breath, feeling lightheaded, fainting), they must be advised to seek medical advice immediately (see Side Effects).
Driving and using machines: Patients must be advised not to drive, cycle or use any tools or machines until they know how this medicine affects them. This is because lacosamide may make them feel dizzy or cause blurred vision.