What type of seizures does FYCOMPA treat?

What type of seizures does FYCOMPA treat?

FYCOMPA is a prescription medicine used alone or with other medicines to treat partial-onset seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures in people with epilepsy aged 4 and older and with other medicines to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in people with epilepsy aged 12 and older.

What is FYCOMPA prescribed for?

How quickly does FYCOMPA work?

The drug has a half-life of over 4 days, which means it will take 2 to 3 weeks for the medicine to reach a stable level in the body once it has begun or the dose has been changed. The drug is metabolized or broken down in the liver in a specific way. This may affect how Fycompa affects other medicines.

How good is FYCOMPA?

Fycompa has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 30 ratings for the treatment of Epilepsy. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 47% reported a negative effect.

Is fycompa a narcotic?

age and older FYCOMPA is a controlled substance (CIII) because it can be abused or lead to drug dependence.

What class of drug is fycompa?

Perampanel is used to treat certain types of seizures (including focal and generalized tonic-clonic seizures). Perampanel belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants.

Does fycompa make you sleepy?

FYCOMPA may make you dizzy, sleepy, or tired. While on FYCOMPA, do not drink alcohol or take other medicines that make you sleepy or dizzy until you talk to your healthcare provider. FYCOMPA taken with alcohol or medicines that cause sleepiness or dizziness may make your sleepiness or dizziness worse.

When should I take fycompa?

Taking FYCOMPA ®

1. START. FYCOMPA. LIQUID OR. TABLET.
2. TAKE FYCOMPA. AT BEDTIME. You should take FYCOMPA every night at bedtime, whenever that may be.
3. MONITOR FOR. ANY REACTIONS. If you notice any reactions to FYCOMPA, it’s important to let your doctor know right away.

Does FYCOMPA cause sleep problems?

When should I take FYCOMPA?

Is FYCOMPA a narcotic?

Does FYCOMPA make you sleepy?

How is Fycompa used in the treatment of epilepsy?

FYCOMPA is a prescription medicine used alone or with other medicines to treat partial-onset seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures in people with epilepsy aged 4 and older and with other medicines to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in people with epilepsy aged 12…

What’s the generic name for the drug Fycompa?

Fycompa. Generic Name: perampanel (per AM pa nel) Brand Name: Fycompa. Medically reviewed by Philip Thornton, DipPharm. Last updated on Sep 9, 2019. Uses. Warnings. Dosage. What to avoid.

Are there any side effects from taking Fycompa?

Taking FYCOMPA with certain other medicines can cause side effects or reduce either drug’s benefit. These medicines include: birth control, carbamazepine, phenytoin, oxcarbazepine, rifampin, and St. John’s Wort.

How old do you have to be to take Fycompa?

Fycompa is used to treat partial onset seizures that may or may not develop into general seizures in people with epilepsy who are at least 4 years old. Fycompa is also used with other medications to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic (PGTC) seizures in patients 12 years of age and older.