Fycompa is an effective drug in treating partial seizures, and is also used as an adjunct treatment in some types of epilepsy.

Fycompa ingredients

Contain perampanel 8 mg, the non-competitive glutamate AMPA receptor antagonist, which helps with this mechanism to treat epilepsy.

Fycompa Uses

Fycompa pills are used to treat:

• Partial epilepsy, whether with or without generalized secondary seizures, for those older than 4 years.

• Adjunct treatment for primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, for those older than 12 years.

Fycompa 8 mg dosage

• The dose of Fycompa varies depending on the type of epilepsy and the patient's condition.

• The medication should be taken under the doctor's guidelines.

Fycompa side effects

Prampanel side effects -which is the active ingredient- include:

• dizziness.

• irritability.

• Sleepiness.

• exhaustion.

• Fall.

• Nausea.

• Balance problems.

• Weight gain

Fycompa medication Precautions

• The drug may cause suicidal thoughts and behaviors while taking it, so this should be well monitored.

• Driving cars or machines with medication is not recommended.

• The medication should not be stopped suddenly to prevent the onset of withdrawal symptoms and the return of seizures.

Fycompa and pregnancy

The doctor should be consulted before taking Fycompa during pregnancy.

Fycompa and lactation

The doctor should be consulted before taking Fycompa during the breastfeeding period.

Drug interactions

Fycompa may interact with certain drugs, such as:

• Contraceptive pills.

• Other epilepsy drugs.

• Antihistamines (allergic drugs).

• Sedatives.

So you should consult a doctor before taking Fycompa besides any other medication.