Lacosamide is used in the treatment of seizures.

Lacosamide is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

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Ques. Q. Is Lacosamide a controlled substance, or narcotic?
Lacosamide is not a controlled substance or narcotic. It is the drug used in treatment of epilepsy or convulsions

Ques. Q. Where is Lacosamide absorbed?
Lacosamide is absorbed from stomach and intestine when taken orally

Ques. Q. What class is Lacosamide?
Lacosamide belongs to the class of medication called anticonvulsants

Ques. Q. How does Lacosamide work?
Lacosamide is an anticonvulsant drug. It stabilizes the hyper-excited nerve fibers, thereby slowing abnormal nerve impulses in brain

Ques. Q. How effective is Lacosamide?
Lacosamide is effective in treatment of partial-onset seizure (fits due to involvement of only one side of brain). But effect may vary depending on the individuals taking the medicine. Please follow the doctor's advice regarding the use of this medicine.