People with poor kidney function usually need to take less Vimpat and may take it less often, because it stays in their body longer. Vimpat (lacosamide) is generally used as add-on (adjunctive) therapy for partial seizures in individuals age 17 years and older whose seizures are not well controlled by other medications.
Do you have an enlarged thyroid? If your doctor has diagnosed you as having thyroid nodules, a thyroid lump, or an enlargement of the thyroidâknown as goiterâyou'll want to learn more about the signs, symptoms, tests, and treatments for these thyroid conditions.
Note: An enlarged thyroid is referred to as a goiter. There is no direct correlation between size and function-a person with a goiter can be euthyroid, hypo-or hyperthyroid. In addition to palpating for size, also note the gland texture, mobility, tenderness and the presence of nodules. Have the patient swallow a sip of water, watching for the upward movement of the thyroid gland. 2  251KB video demo from Return to the Bedside. 3  After completing anterior inspection of the thyroid, observe the neck from the side.