Vimpat and Erection problems - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Erection problems is reported as a side effect among people who take Vimpat (lacosamide), especially for people who are 60+ old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Keppra, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Erection problems when taking Vimpat. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 20,279 people who have side effects when taking Vimpat from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Vimpat?

Vimpat has active ingredients of lacosamide. It is often used in epilepsy. eHealthMe is studying from 20,831 Vimpat users. Check the latest studies of Vimpat.

What is Erection problems?

Erection problems is found to be associated with 1,272 drugs and 2,036 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Erection problems.

On Jul, 07, 2026

20,279 people reported to have side effects when taking Vimpat.
Among them, 38 people (0.19%) have Erection problems.

Among these 38 people:

How long have people been on Vimpat when they have Erection problems? *

What is the age of people who have Erection problems when taking Vimpat? *

What are other drugs people take besides Vimpat? *

What are other side effects people have besides Erection problems? *

Weakness: 7 people, 18.42%
Memory Loss: 6 people, 15.79%
Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 6 people, 15.79%
Balance Disorder: 6 people, 15.79%
Stroke (sudden death of a portion of the brain cells due to a lack of oxygen): 6 people, 15.79%
Urinary Tract Infection: 5 people, 13.16%
Constipation: 5 people, 13.16%
Weight Decreased: 4 people, 10.53%
General Physical Health Deterioration (weak health status): 4 people, 10.53%
Pneumonia: 4 people, 10.53%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Depression: 6 people, 15.79%
Urinary Retention (the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder): 4 people, 10.53%
Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 10.53%
Pneumonia: 4 people, 10.53%
Hyperglycemia (high blood sugar): 4 people, 10.53%
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (excessive, uncontrollable, unexplained and often irrational worry): 3 people, 7.89%
Constipation: 2 people, 5.26%
Dementia (madness): 2 people, 5.26%
Dyspnea (difficult or laboured breathing): 2 people, 5.26%
Fever: 2 people, 5.26%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Erection problems (2,036 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on lacosamide (the active ingredients of Vimpat) and Vimpat (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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