Electroencephalography (EEG) (cont.)
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After the Procedure
After the test is complete, the technician will remove the electrodes. You will be instructed when to resume any medications. You generally will be ready to go home immediately following the test. No recovery time is required. Because you may be at risk for a seizure (especially if your medication has been withheld prior to the EEG), you should have someone take you home, and you should not drive. You should avoid activities that may harm you if a seizure occurs, until you have resumed your seizure medication for an adequate length of time. These precautions do not necessarily apply to the person who was not on any seizure medication prior to the EEG.
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Important Safety Information
Vimpat (lacosamide) is a medicine that is used with other medicines to treat partial onset seizures in patients 17 years of age and older with epilepsy. Vimpat is generally well-tolerated, but may not be for everyone. Ask your doctor if Vimpat is right for you. Antiepileptic drugs, including Vimpat, may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have new or worsening symptoms of depression, any unusual changes in mood or behavior, or suicidal thoughts, behavior, or thoughts about self harm that you have never had before or may be worse than before. Please see additional patient information in the Medication Guide at the end of the full prescribing information. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your condition or your treatment. Please see additional Patient Safety Information
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Normal EEG Variants »
The phrases "electroencephalogram (EEG) variant waves" or "normal EEG variants" refer to waves that are rare or unusual but not generally abnormal.
