Vimpat Coupons & Prices

Vimpat FAQs

How much does Vimpat cost without insurance?

If you do not have insurance, the average price of Vimpat could be $613.48 or higher for 30, 100MG Tablet. The cash price you pay for Vimpat will vary depending on the quantity prescribed and the pharmacy you choose. Check with your local pharmacy to determine the cash price of your prescription fill. 

How much does Vimpat cost with insurance?

The Vimpat price with insurance varies based on your specific insurance plan. Other factors can also affect the price of Vimpat with insurance, such as the quantity and dosage prescribed. Contact your insurance company or pharmacist to determine your exact cost of Vimpat with insurance. 

Does Medicare cover Vimpat and how much does it cost?

Most Medicare prescription drug plans will help cover the cost of generic Vimpat. However, Vimpat costs with Medicare will vary by plan, quantity prescribed, and coverage stage. Find out whether your Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage plan covers Vimpat by checking the plan’s formulary or contacting your pharmacist or insurance plan’s provider. Although you may have Medicare coverage for Vimpat, you may still owe a copay or coinsurance amount. 

How to save on Vimpat

Savings options for Vimpat may be available in the form of a manufacturer coupon, savings card, or other promotions offered by the manufacturer. Patient assistance programs may be available to help eligible patients access Vimpat for free or at a discounted rate. 

In addition, SingleCare offers a prescription discount card that could reduce the cost of generic Vimpat to $27.79 for 60, 100mg Tablet. SingleCare cards are available for all patients. In some cases, paying the cash price of a drug with SingleCare could save you more than you would with insurance. Use SingleCare as a pricing tool to compare costs for all of your prescription drugs. 

When will generic Vimpat be available?

Vimpat is a brand-name prescription drug manufactured by Union Chimique Belge (UCB). Vimpat's generic name of Vimpat is lacosamide, which is manufactured by various companies. Generic Vimpat is available and you can use a SingleCare coupon to pay $27.79 for 60, 100mg Tablet of lacosamide instead of $613.48 for 30, 100MG Tablet of brand-name Vimpat.

What is Vimpat?

The FDA has approved Vimpat for seizures in patients aged 1 month and older. The active ingredient is lacosamide, which is believed to work by stabilizing electrical activity in the brain. When used in combination with other treatments, it can also be used to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in patients aged 4 years and older. 

What doses of Vimpat are available?

Vimpat is available as an oral tablet in the following strengths: 50 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, and 200 mg. Vimpat is also available as a 10 mg/mL oral solution and 200 mg/20 mL single-dose vial for injection. Vimpat is typically taken twice daily. However, the dosage prescribed will vary depending on the condition being treated. A healthcare provider may also consider other factors when determining dosage, such as response to treatment and other therapies or medications you're using.

What are the side effects of Vimpat?

Common side effects of Vimpat include double or blurred vision, dizziness, headache, nausea, and sleeping. These side effects may not require immediate medical attention and eventually go away as your body adjusts to the medication. Serious side effects of Vimpat include allergic reactions. Seek immediate medical attention if you experience signs or symptoms of an allergic reaction, such as skin rash, hives, shortness of breath, fatigue, swelling of the legs, and dark urine. 

Other serious side effects are possible with Vimpat. 

• Drugs like Vimpat may increase the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior. People who take Vimpat may need to be monitored for suicidality.

• Vimpat may cause severe dizziness, fainting, and impaired coordination. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how Vimpat affects you.

• Vimpat may cause heart rhythm abnormalities. Talk to your doctor before using Vimpat if you have heart or heart rhythm problems or if you take any medications for your heart or blood pressure.

• Vimpat may cause a multi-organ sensitivity reaction called Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS). This reaction can be fatal. Symptoms include fever, rash, and swelling of the face and/or lymph nodes. If these symptoms occur, seek emergency medical treatment.

This is not a complete list of potential side effects that could occur. Check with your healthcare provider to learn more about Vimpat side effects, precautions, and warnings. 

How does Vimpat compare to Keppra?

Keppra is one of several Vimpat alternatives. Vimpat and Keppra are effective anticonvulsants that can be used to treat partial-onset seizures. However, Vimpat contains lacosamide, while Keppra contains levetiracetam. There may be more Vimpat interactions than Keppra has. There may also be differences in Keppra and Vimpat uses and dosage. In severe cases, healthcare providers may prescribe both drugs for treating seizures. 

Is Vimpat a controlled substance?

Vimpat is a Schedule V controlled substance, according to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). There is a risk of abuse and dependence while using Vimpat. The use of Vimpat may need to be monitored in people at risk of medication abuse or dependence.