About locasamide
Antiseizure medicine (lacosamide)
Used for
- Treats focal-onset seizures, alone or with other medicines.
- Treats primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures with other medicines.
Usual adult dose
Usually starts at 50 mg twice daily; increased weekly. Common maintenance: 100–200 mg twice daily.
Usual dose in children
For children aged 4 years and older, dosing is based on weight and usually starts at 1 mg/kg twice daily; increases are gradual.
Common side effects
- Dizziness
- Double or blurred vision
- Headache
- Nausea
Important warnings
- May cause sleepiness, poor coordination, or falls.
- Can affect heart rhythm; caution with heart disease or conduction problems.
- Do not stop suddenly; seizures may worsen.
- May cause mood changes or suicidal thoughts.
Pregnancy
May pose risks to the fetus; pregnancy registry data are limited. Seizures and treatment risks should be assessed by a clinician.
Breastfeeding
Passes into breast milk; effects on a nursing infant are uncertain.
Interactions
- Medicines that affect heart conduction may increase rhythm problems.
- Other medicines causing dizziness or sleepiness may worsen these effects.
- Some antiseizure medicines can alter lacosamide levels.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.