Lacosamide
Drug Information
Common brand names:
VimpatSummary of Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, & Foods
Replenish Depleted Nutrients
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Copper and Zinc
In various studies of children treated with valproic acid for epilepsy compared with control groups, serum zinc levels remained normal or decreased, serum copper levels remained normal or decreased, and red blood cell zinc levels were decreased. The importance of these changes and how frequently they occur remain unclear.
The interaction is supported by preliminary, weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific evidence.
Reduce Side Effects
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none
Support Medicine
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none
Reduces Effectiveness
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none
Potential Negative Interaction
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none
Explanation Required
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none
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Last Review: 03-24-2015
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