<p>Monitor patients for suicidal behavior and ideation<br />
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Lacosamide may cause dizziness and ataxia<br />
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Cardiac Rhythm and Conduction Abnormalities: Obtaining ECG before beginning and after titration to steady-state maintenance is recommended in patients with known cardiac conduction problems, taking drugs known to induce PR interval prolongation, or with severe cardiac disease; closely monitor these patients<br />
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Lacosamide may cause syncope<br />
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Lacosamide should be gradually withdrawn to minimize the potential of increased seizure frequency<br />
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Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)/Multi-Organ Hypersensitivity: Discontinue if no alternate etiology.</p>