The FDA just approved the sale of lacosamide tablets, which is the generic name for the anti-seizure medication, Vimpat. This is the medication that finally controlled my seizures and the one that I had trouble getting because of its cost. I hope that now that the FDA approved the sale of lacosamide it will be a lot more affordable.
My neurologist told me that it would be available this year but I was not sure when. Now the only problem is waiting for it to be available in Puerto Rico. I’m waiting to get a call back from Walgreens when they receive either the Vimpat or lacosamide and find out how much it is. If they still don’t have lacosamide I have a savings card for Vimpat that should only last for a couple of months. I really hope the generic is cheaper than the brand name one and they bring it to Puerto Rico fast.
Lacosamide – Epilepsy Foundation
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I’m an aspiring writer still looking for exactly what I want to write about, with a lot of creativity, imagination and desire to write.
I studied Writing and Rhetoric at Syracuse University where I explored many different sides of writing through my classes and extracurricular activities in order to narrow my search for an identity as a writer.
I have written for Citrus TV Noticias and La Voz magazine, both of which gave me the chance to explore different mediums in which to write in. Through Citrus TV Noticias I also gained experience in translating from English to Spanish and vice versa, which is also something that I would be interested in working on since I am fluent in both of these languages. I was also an intern at Syracuse University Press where I got hands on experience in what goes into actually editing and publishing a book.
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