Off Hctz And Now On Vimpat...need Joint Med

My doctor told me to stop taking hctz after being on it for 7+ years on 2-2-17 because I was feeling dizzy and I had a seizure. My neurologist put me on Vimpat for seizures on 2-3. Hctz worked very well for my joints and especially my knees after 3 knee surgeries. What can I take to help my burning knees while taking vimpat? I have tried 6 ibuprofen per day but they do not work that well. No problem with peeing without hctz the diuretic I was taking. Do I need a diuretic for edema or a joint pain med which don't work. Help! I am 60 and female.

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If the Hydrochlorothiazide helped with joint pain, then it stands to reason that you may be experiencing fluid retention in your joints.

Have you discussed this with your doctor? What have they said is causing your pain? Are you on any other medications?

Why were the surgeries done?

Vimpat contains Lacosamide and the FDA does warn that it may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, weakness, and drowsiness.

Ref: Vimpat Information

You may be dealing with some withdrawal effects from stopping the HCTZ combined with side effects from starting the Vimpat.

Has your doctor suggested anything you can take for pain?

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