the new epilepsy drug, Fycompa (fi-COM-puh, perampanel)

November 2013

You'll soon see the new epilepsy drug, Fycompa (fi-COM-puh, perampanel) hit your pharmacy shelves.

It'll be added to other anticonvulsant meds in adults who aren't adequately controlled.

Expect most patients to start with Fycompa 2 to 4 mg at bedtime... increasing up to 12 mg nightly, in 2 mg increments every 1 to 2 weeks.

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Table of Contents

Med Safety avoiding mishaps with tablets and capsules that should NOT be swallowed
ADHD Intuniv XR (in-TOO-niv), a new once-daily, extended-release guanfacine for ADHD in kids
Heart Failure preventing hospital admissions for heart failure
Seizures the new epilepsy drug, Fycompa (fi-COM-puh, perampanel)
Migraine more emphasis on treating migraines
Anticoagulants whether it's okay to take more than one oral blood thinner
Diabetes fewer orders for Onglyza and other "gliptins" for treating type 2 diabetes
Substance Use Disorder new approaches to managing alcohol dependence
Pediatrics influx of questions about treating fever in kids
Supplements whether the probiotic Cardioviva (CAR-dee-oh-VEE-vuh) lowers cholesterol
Menopause more NONhormonal meds used to treat hot flashes
Cough & Cold questions from pregnant and breastfeeding women about which cough, cold, and allergy meds to buy