Fycompa 6mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as antiepileptics. It is used to treat epilepsy (seizures) in people who have repeated seizures (fits). It helps reduce the frequency of seizures that affect a part or whole of the brain. Fycompa 6mg Tablet is taken by mouth with or without food. However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day, preferably before going to bed. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase seizure frequency. Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, anger, nausea, and balance disorder (loss of balance). It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. This medicine may cause weight gain and to control it, you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly. It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or depression as it may lead to suicidal thoughts. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, depression, or suicidal thoughts and if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. You should not breastfeed while taking this medicine. Alcohol may increase the risk of seizures and worsen the side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine. Your kidney function may need to be tested often while taking this medicine.

• Sleepiness
• Fatigue
• Anger
• Fall
• Nausea
• Weight gain
• Vertigo
• Impaired coordination
• Altered walking
• Balance disorder (loss of balance)

Chemical Class::Bipyridines & Oligopyridines Derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::NEURO CNS|Action Class::AMPA glutamate receptor antagonist

• Q. Q. Does Fycompa 6mg Tablet have abuse potential??
  Ans: Yes, Fycompa 6mg Tablet has abuse potential in addition to its rewarding psychological or physiological effects. If a patient has a history of drug abuse then monitoring for Fycompa 6mg Tablet abuse should be done.
• Q. Q. What are the most serious side effects of Fycompa 6mg Tablet??
  Ans: Fycompa 6mg Tablet may cause some serious psychiatric and behavioral side effects such as aggression, hostility, irritability, anger, and suicidal and murderous thoughts.
• Q. Q. What are the withdrawal symptoms of Fycompa 6mg Tablet??
  Ans: Fycompa 6mg Tablet may cause physical dependence which means that suddenly stopping it may cause withdrawal symptoms which include anxiety, nervousness, irritability, fatigue, weakness, lethargy, mood swings, and sleeplessness.
• Q. Q. Does Fycompa 6mg Tablet cause weight gain??
  Ans: Yes, Fycompa 6mg Tablet may cause weight gain as a side effect of this medicine. Consult your doctor if it bothers you.
• Q. Q. What should I avoid while taking Fycompa 6mg Tablet??
  Ans: Fycompa 6mg Tablet may cause sleepiness and dizziness, so alcohol consumption should be avoided as it may make you more sleepy and dizzy. You should avoid driving and using heavy machinery until and unless you know how Fycompa 6mg Tablet affects you. You should also avoid getting pregnant and breastfeeding your baby.
• Q. Q. Can I stop taking Fycompa 6mg Tablet on my own??
  Ans: No, you should not stop taking Fycompa 6mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. Sudden discontinuity of Fycompa 6mg Tablet or significant dose reduction may cause occurrence of unpleasant effects.

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