FAQs
Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about XCOPRI
Whether you are just starting your journey or are well on the road to seizure reduction, it is normal to have questions. Here are the answers to some FAQs people have about XCOPRI. Remember to always check in with your doctor as your primary source of medical information and guidance.
Basic information about XCOPRI.
XCOPRI® (cenobamate tablets) CV is a prescription medicine taken by mouth once daily to treat partial-onset seizures in adults.
XCOPRI® (cenobamate tablets) CV can be purchased at any retail pharmacy. It is also available through Specialty Pharmacy options, Amazon Pharmacy home delivery, and Omni by ScriptDrop home delivery.
First, talk with your doctor and ask if XCOPRI® (cenobamate tablets) CV might be a good fit for you.
Next, click the button below to download the XCOPRI $0 Trial Offer.* Save the offer to your phone or print it and bring it with you to the pharmacy with your first month’s prescription of XCOPRI (12.5/25 mg).
*Terms, conditions, and eligibility requirements apply.
SK Life Science Navigator can help people who are prescribed XCOPRI® (cenobamate tablets) CV get started and continue on therapy as appropriate. Navigator can help:
- Find out if XCOPRI is covered by your insurance
- Supply XCOPRI to eligible people starting treatment, experiencing coverage delays, or who are uninsured or underinsured
- Assist you in locating XCOPRI
- Provide prior authorization information for XCOPRI if required
Taking XCOPRI.
XCOPRI® (cenobamate tablets) CV is a prescription medicine taken by mouth once daily to treat partial‑onset seizures in adults.
The recommended starting dose is 12.5 mg once daily. You'll start on the lowest dose and increase in 2-week intervals, until you reach the dose that's right for you. If your doctor decides to increase your dose to more than 100 mg, you can increase it by 50 mg/day every 2 weeks. However, your daily dose should not exceed 400 mg. Your doctor will help you find an effective daily dose, typically between 100 mg and 400 mg per day.
Everyone is different. If you and your doctor decide to add XCOPRI® (cenobamate tablets) CV to your treatment for partial-onset seizures, you will start on the lowest dose and your doctor will slowly increase your dose over time until you reach one that’s right for you.
Taking XCOPRI with other medications.
People participating in the clinical trials with XCOPRI® (cenobamate tablets) CV were also on additional medications.
If you are already taking medication for your partial-onset seizures, talk with your doctor about what adding XCOPRI could mean for you.
XCOPRI® (cenobamate tablets) CV may affect the way other medicines work, and other medicines may affect how XCOPRI works. Do not start or stop other medicines without talking with your doctor. Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
XCOPRI® (cenobamate tablets) CV may cause your birth control medicine to be less effective. Talk with your doctor about the best birth control method for you to use.
XCOPRI side effects.
Side effects may include:
- Feeling sleepy and tired
- Dizziness
- Double vision
- Headache
If you experience any side effects that bother you, be sure to discuss them with your doctor.
It is important to pay attention to any changes, especially sudden changes, in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings, and report any to your doctor. XCOPRI® (cenobamate tablets) CV can cause serious or life-threatening side effects.
Call your doctor or 911 right away if you experience reactions such as a skin rash, hives, fever, or swelling of the face, eyes, lips, or tongue.
These are not all the possible side effects of XCOPRI. A full description of side effects can be found in the Medication Guide and Important Safety Information.
Before starting once-daily XCOPRI, it’s important to let your doctor know if you have been diagnosed with a genetic problem that affects your heart (called Familial Short QT syndrome). Do not take XCOPRI if you have Familial Short QT syndrome.
Understanding epilepsy.
Epilepsy is a chronic condition of the brain that causes repeated seizures, and is usually defined as 2 or more seizures with no obvious cause at least 24 hours apart. Epilepsy is quite common, affecting at least 3 million adults in the United States.
The risk of developing epilepsy as a result of genetics may be possible. Other causes of epilepsy can include:
- Head trauma, perhaps as the result of an accident or other traumatic injury
- Brain conditions. Strokes are the leading cause of epilepsy in adults older than age 35
- Prenatal injury such as oxygen deficiency or poor nutrition
- Infectious diseases, such as meningitis and viral encephalitis
Epilepsy is treated by doctors who specialize in conditions of the brain or epilepsy, such as a neurologist or epileptologist.
Learning about seizures.
A seizure is caused by a sudden surge of electrical activity in the brain. Seizures can last anywhere from a few seconds to a few minutes.
There are 2 main categories of seizures:
- Generalized seizures affect both sides of the brain from the start of the seizure
- Partial-onset or focal seizures begin in 1 area of the brain. About 60% of people with epilepsy have this type of seizure
Different people can have very different triggers. Here are some that are common:
- Missed medication is one of the main reasons for breakthrough seizures in people whose seizures were under control. It’s important to take seizure medication as prescribed by your doctor
- Lack of sleep can lead to more seizures and increase their intensity and duration
- Stress can trigger seizures in people with epilepsy
- Alcohol-related seizures usually occur when a large amount is consumed within a short period of time or during withdrawals, which can be up to 72 hours after drinking
- Among women of childbearing age who have epilepsy, nearly half experience increased seizures around the time of their period
- Not eating well or low blood sugar
- Specific foods, excess caffeine, or other products that may make seizures worse
- Use of certain medications
- Fever or other illness-related symptoms
- Flashing and/or bright lights or patterns
Some basic things you can do for someone having a seizure are:
- Turn them on their side if they are not aware/alert
- Keep their airway clear
- Loosen tight clothes around their neck
- Put something small and soft under their head
- If their seizure lasts more than 5 minutes, call 911
Partial-onset (focal) seizures.
A partial-onset or focal seizure is the most common type of seizure in many people living with epilepsy. About 60% of people living with epilepsy experience this type of seizure. Partial-onset seizures begin in 1 part of the brain. They generally last from a few seconds to a few minutes.
During a simple-partial or focal-aware seizure, a person is alert and aware of what is going on around them.
During a complex-partial or focal impaired-awareness seizure, a person may appear confused, dazed, and unaware of their surroundings.
Sometimes the first symptom of a seizure is an aura, a sensation that feels different. It serves as a warning that a seizure is about to occur and may remind you to find a safe place until the seizure passes. Symptoms can vary depending on which lobe, or area, of the brain is affected and the functions that area controls: the frontal lobe, the temporal lobe, the parietal lobe, and the occipital lobe.
Glossary: Key terms explained
An advocate is a person who speaks or writes in support of another person or cause.
Epilepsy is a condition of the brain that causes a person to have seizures.
Epilepsy medicine is medication used to treat different types of seizures. It may be called an antiepileptic drug (AED) and is also referred to as an anti-seizure medication (ASM).
An epileptologist is a neurologist who specializes in epilepsy.
A neurologist is a doctor who specializes in treating conditions of the nervous system.
Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medical treatment.
Triggers are events that may occur fairly regularly before seizures and more often than by chance.
XCOPRI is proven to significantly reduce seizures.
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