Kris Says:
Side Effects Of Vimpat - Should I Wean Off Myself?
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Lillie Says:
My previous neurologist had me drop Oxtellar cold turkey and start Vimpat the next day, 100 mg. In the morning and 100mg in the evening. Was so sick for a week I couldn't function. Next week was better. But then I began to have shortness of breath, pitting edema, discomfort in my chest and arm. Primary care doctor put me in the hospital thinking it was CHF. Ran tests for 24hrs, had to release me - NOTHING WRONG. I did some research, all side effects of Vimpat. Can't see my new neurologist until March 15!! Want to wean myself off the Vimpat but all my family say NO! Is it safe for me to continue this med??? My eyes are beginning to change to a yellowish color - I just don't know what to do!!!
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Re: Verwon (# 1) 
That is a side effect! Yellowing of skin! Taper off immediately!
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Lillie Says:
Was still having seizures. The neurologist just decided it was still too many per month, so he changed my medicine. I am still fighting the edema and am miserable!
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Verwon Says:
Hello, Lillie! How are you doing? Has there been any change?
If your eyes are turning yellow, that could be the sign of a liver problem developing, according to the NIH and FDA, so you should seek medical attention immediately to have that checked out, now.
I really think you'll need to try a different medication, it just seems that this one doesn't agree with you.
Why were you taken off your old one?
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