What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider Before Taking Lacosamide?
You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking this medication if you have:
- Depression
- A history of suicidal thoughts or behaviors
- An irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
- Heart failure
- Had a heart attack or other serious heart problems
- Liver disease, such as liver failure, hepatitis, or cirrhosis
- Kidney disease, such as kidney failure or renal failure
- Any allergies, including allergies to foods, dyes, or preservatives.
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you are:
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
The dose your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
- How you respond to the medication
- Other medications you are taking
- Other medical conditions you may have.
As always, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
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