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FYCOMPA (Catalyst Pharmaceuticals)
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HOMEPAGE FYCOMPA® (perampanel) CIII: Treatment for Partial-Onset (4 yrs+) & PGTC (12 yrs+) Seizures (https://fycompa.com)
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FYCOMPA® (perampanel) CIII: Treatment for Partial-Onset (4 yrs+) & PGTC (12 yrs+) Seizures
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H2 Welcome to your road trip with FYCOMPA!
H2 Your journey starts here
H2 A guide to help you find your way
H2 Make time for rest stops
H2 Hear from others who have gone the same
route
H2 What to look forward to on the way
H2 Your journey day-by-day
H2 Missed your exit?
H2 Navigating new territory
H2 Once you’ve hit the open road
H2 Find your travel buddies
H3 Learn what to expect with FYCOMPA.
H3 Creating a routine with FYCOMPA.
H3 Common seizure triggers: Do any of
these affect you?
H3 Understand and help manage side effects
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H3 Meet Leslie
H3 Meet Nick
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HOMEPAGE (https://fycompa.com) FYCOMPA® (perampanel) CIII: Treatment for Partial-Onset (4 yrs+) & PGTC (12 yrs+) Seizures
[H1] FYCOMPA® (perampanel) is still available. If you received generic perampanel instead of FYCOMPA but didn't want this change, here's what you should know: What is FYCOMPA (perampanel)? FYCOMPA is a prescription medicine used alone or with other medicines to treat partial-onset seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures in people with epilepsy aged 4 and older and with other medicines to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in people with epilepsy aged 12 and older. Catalyst is committed to supporting you every step of the way. For details and to explore available resources, please visit the Tools & Support page. Could FYCOMPA help control my seizures? In clinical trials, some patients taking FYCOMPA experienced fewer seizures.Individual results may vary. Ask your doctor if FYCOMPA is right for you. If you’ve been living with epilepsy for a while, it might feel hard to imagine what life with fewer seizures could be like. FYCOMPA may be able to help. FYCOMPA is approved to treat partial-onset seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures in people with epilepsy who are 4 years of age and older and with other medicines to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in people with epilepsy who are 12 years of age and older. Find Out How Stay up to date with FYCOMPA 400,000 people worldwide have been prescribed FYCOMPA, and the community continues to grow!*,† *Worldwide figure through March 2021. Nearly 50,000 patients prescribed FYCOMPA in the United States †Across all indications Get access to additional information: “ Epilepsy does not define me. ” Watch real FYCOMPA patient stories Catalyst is committed to supporting you every step of the way. For details and to explore available resources, please visit the Tools & Support page. We appreciate the trust that you continue to place in FYCOMPA. What if I miss a dose? If you happen to miss a dose of FYCOMPA, just take your next day’s dose as you normally would to get back on track—don’t double up. If you miss taking FYCOMPA for more than one day, call your doctor to discuss next steps. Learn more about taking FYCOMPA Understand and help manage side effects FYCOMPA (perampanel) can cause side effects Let your doctor know if you have side effects Some side effects may be more frequent at higher doses and/or while your body is getting used to the medication If you experience a side effect, your doctor may step down your dose—or even take you off FYCOMPA Don’t stop taking FYCOMPA on your own—you’ll need to follow your doctor’s instructions Pay attention to your mood, especially as you’re getting used to taking FYCOMPA It’s important for your doctor to know if you have any unusual changes in behavior or mood Call your doctor right away if you are having mental problems, including aggressive or suicidal thoughts Learn more “ Epilepsy does not define me. ” Watch real FYCOMPA patient stories Get important FYCOMPA updates 400,000 people worldwide have been prescribed FYCOMPA, and the community continues to grow!‡,§ Stay current when it comes to the latest FYCOMPA information and resources. ‡Worldwide figure through March 2021. Nearly 50,000 patients prescribed FYCOMPA in the United States.§Across all indications What is FYCOMPA (perampanel)? FYCOMPA is a prescription medicine used alone or with other medicines to treat partial-onset seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures in people with epilepsy aged 4 and older and with other medicines to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in people with epilepsy aged 12 and older. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FYCOMPA may cause mental (psychiatric) problems, including: new or worse aggressive behavior (including homicidal behavior), hostility, anger, anxiety, or irritability; being suspicious or distrustful (believing things that are not true); seeing objects or hearing things that are not there; confusion; difficulty with memory; other unusual or extreme changes in behavior or mood. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any new or worsening mental problems while taking FYCOMPA. What is FYCOMPA (perampanel)? FYCOMPA is a prescription medicine used alone or with other medicines to treat partial-onset seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures in people with epilepsy aged 4 and older and with other medicines to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in people with epilepsy aged 12 and older. Like other antiepileptic drugs, FYCOMPA may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you: thoughts about suicide or dying; new or worse depression; feeling agitated or restless; trouble sleeping (insomnia); acting aggressive; being angry, or violent; an extreme increase in activity and talking (mania); attempt to commit suicide; new or worse anxiety; panic attacks; new or worse irritability; acting on dangerous impulses; other unusual changes in behavior or mood. Suicidal thoughts or actions can be caused by things other than medicines. If you have suicidal thoughts or actions, your healthcare provider may check for other causes. Pay attention to any changes especially sudden changes in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings and keep all follow-up visits with your healthcare provider as scheduled. Call your healthcare provider between visits as needed, especially if you are worried about symptoms. Do not stop FYCOMPA without first talking with your healthcare provider. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems and can cause you to have seizures more often. Before taking FYCOMPA, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: have or have had depression, mood problems, aggressive or hostile behavior (for example, homicidal behavior), suicidal thoughts or behavior, or other psychiatric problems; have liver or kidney problems; drink alcohol; have abused prescription medicines, street drugs, or alcohol in the past; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if FYCOMPA will harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while taking FYCOMPA, talk to your healthcare provider about registering with the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry (1-888-233-2334)(1-888-233-2334); are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you take FYCOMPA and to decide if you will take FYCOMPA or breastfeed. You should not do both. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Taking FYCOMPA with certain other medicines can cause side effects or reduce either drug’s benefit. These medicines include: birth control, carbamazepine, phenytoin, oxcarbazepine, rifampin, and St. John’s Wort. What should I avoid while taking FYCOMPA? Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how FYCOMPA affects you. FYCOMPA may make you dizzy, sleepy, or tired. Do not drink alcohol or take other medicines that make you sleepy or dizzy until you talk to your healthcare provider. FYCOMPA taken with alcohol or medicines that cause sleepiness or dizziness may make your sleepiness or dizziness worse. FYCOMPA when taken with alcohol may also make your mood worse, increase anger, confusion, and depression. FYCOMPA may cause other serious side effects, including: Dizziness, vertigo (sense of spinning), and problems walking normally. You may have problems walking normally if you are unsteady because you feel dizzy. These symptoms can increase when your dose of FYCOMPA is increased. Your risk of feeling dizzy and having problems walking normally may be higher if you are elderly; Sleepiness and tiredness; Increased risk of falls. Taking FYCOMPA can increase your chance of falling. These falls can cause serious injuries. Your risk of falling may be higher if you are elderly; A serious allergic reaction that may affect your skin or other parts of your body such as your liver, kidneys, heart, or blood cells. This allergic reaction can be life-threatening and can cause death. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have: a skin rash, hives; fever or swollen glands that do not go away; swelling of your face; shortness of breath; swelling of the legs; yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes; or dark urine The most common side effects of FYCOMPA include: dizziness; sleepiness; tiredness; irritability; falls; nausea and vomiting; weight gain; vertigo (sense of spinning); problems walking normally; problems with muscle coordination; headache; bruising; abdominal pain; anxiety FYCOMPA is a controlled substance (CIII) because it can be abused or lead to drug dependence. Keep FYCOMPA in a safe place to protect it from theft and never give it to anyone else because it may harm them. Selling or giving away FYCOMPA is against the law. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-10881-800-FDA-1088. Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for FYCOMPA.
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SUB-PAGE (https://fycompa.com/tools-support/) Tools and Support
[H1] Tools & Support [H2] Welcome to your road trip with FYCOMPA! True to any road trip, we need to map out our journey and figure out places to stop along the way. Get in and let’s get started! [H2] Your journey starts here Let’s get to know your seizure type(s) to figure out the best road trip for you! Know your seizure type SEIZURES WITH CONVULSIONS Partial-onset seizures that secondarily generalize Primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures Start on one side of the brain and spread to the other Start on both sides of the brain at the same time Usually last 1 to 2 minutes Happen without warning Stiffening or jerking movements can be strong or forceful Loss of consciousness, falling to the floor Breathing can be temporarily impaired No memory of the event happening SEIZURES WITHOUT CONVULSIONS Partial-onset seizures that do not secondarily generalize Happen in one part of the brain Usually last less than 2 minutes Experiences can vary depending on where in the brain the seizure occurs Stiffening or jerking movements Changes in smell, taste, and hearing Strange sensations in the body can occur or affect how people think or experience events Sometimes memory is lost [H2] A guide to help you find your way It can be easy to forget what questions you may have or what you want to say to your doctor. This guide is a way to make sure you have all your points ready for your next appointment. Download the discussion guide for your next doctor’s visit. Discussion guide [H2] Make time for rest stops Don’t forget to take time to recharge on your journey. FYCOMPA has resources for caregivers of those with epilepsy, including help for pediatric patients. Tips to help you keep going: Reach out to others for support. When people offer help, accept! Get in touch with other caregivers online so you can learn from each other Don’t forget to care for yourself! Stay healthy with exercise, the right food, and enough sleep* Avoid stressful situations when you can and take time for yourself (without feeling guilty about it) *Talk with your healthcare provider before starting a new diet or exercise routine.†Used alone or with other medicines to treat partial-onset seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures. [H2] Hear from others who have gone the same route Your browser does not support the video tag. Leslie talks about how epilepsy has impacted the relationships in her life Your browser does not support the video tag. Nick talks about being diagnosed with epilepsy at a young age Your browser does not support the video tag. Shantia tells her story about finding the right treatment [H2] What to look forward to on the way [H3] Learn what to expect with FYCOMPA. The path to finding the right antiseizure medication might seem like a faraway destination, but it could be closer than you think! Here’s how FYCOMPA is thought to work: FYCOMPA works differently from other antiseizure drugs. It is the first and only antiseizure medication that targets a specific receptor in the brain called “AMPA.” This receptor plays a role in allowing seizures to happen. As with many other seizure medications, the way FYCOMPA works is not fully understood. [H2] Navigating new territory Adjusting to your treatment can take time, here are some things to look out for to help you avoid potential roadblocks. Record your triggers and keep your doctor up to date on side effects you may be experiencing. [H3] Common seizure triggers: Do any of these affect you? Click on the ones you know about—and keep an eye on the others. It isn’t always easy, but you may be able to avoid some triggers. CERTAIN TIMES Specific times of day or night Times of fever or illness In women, around the menstrual cycle or other hormonal changes CERTAIN STIMULI OR SUBSTANCES Stress Drinking alcohol Flashing bright lights or patterns Specific foods or products Too much caffeine PHYSICAL HEALTH AND CARE Not taking medication Not eating well—low blood sugar Not getting enough sleep Make sure your doctor and care team are always up to date about your triggers as well! [H2] Once you’ve hit the open road Your journey is just beginning, but you’re not alone! Finding your stable dosage is another step closer to seizure control!‡ Keep taking FYCOMPA as prescribed, stay connected with your doctor’s office and let them know if: You experience a seizure (it might be time for a dose adjustment) You have side effects You miss a dose more than once You have questions ‡In clinical trials, some patients taking FYCOMPA experienced fewer seizures. Individual results may vary. Please read the Medication Guide, including the information about serious mental (psychiatric) problems. The Medication Guide does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider about your condition or your treatment. [H2] Find your travel buddies Remember your goals from earlier in your journey? Go back and celebrate your milestones with a family member, partner, or close friend! REFERENCE: 1. FYCOMPA US Prescribing Information. Coral Gables, FL: Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc. What is FYCOMPA (perampanel)? FYCOMPA is a prescription medicine used alone or with other medicines to treat partial-onset seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures in people with epilepsy aged 4 and older and with other medicines to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in people with epilepsy aged 12 and older. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FYCOMPA may cause mental (psychiatric) problems, including: new or worse aggressive behavior (including homicidal behavior), hostility, anger, anxiety, or irritability; being suspicious or distrustful (believing things that are not true); seeing objects or hearing things that are not there; confusion; difficulty with memory; other unusual or extreme changes in behavior or mood. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any new or worsening mental problems while taking FYCOMPA. What is FYCOMPA (perampanel)? FYCOMPA is a prescription medicine used alone or with other medicines to treat partial-onset seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures in people with epilepsy aged 4 and older and with other medicines to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in people with epilepsy aged 12 and older. Like other antiepileptic drugs, FYCOMPA may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you: thoughts about suicide or dying; new or worse depression; feeling agitated or restless; trouble sleeping (insomnia); acting aggressive; being angry, or violent; an extreme increase in activity and talking (mania); attempt to commit suicide; new or worse anxiety; panic attacks; new or worse irritability; acting on dangerous impulses; other unusual changes in behavior or mood. Suicidal thoughts or actions can be caused by things other than medicines. If you have suicidal thoughts or actions, your healthcare provider may check for other causes. Pay attention to any changes especially sudden changes in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings and keep all follow-up visits with your healthcare provider as scheduled. Call your healthcare provider between visits as needed, especially if you are worried about symptoms. Do not stop FYCOMPA without first talking with your healthcare provider. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems and can cause you to have seizures more often. Before taking FYCOMPA, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: have or have had depression, mood problems, aggressive or hostile behavior (for example, homicidal behavior), suicidal thoughts or behavior, or other psychiatric problems; have liver or kidney problems; drink alcohol; have abused prescription medicines, street drugs, or alcohol in the past; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if FYCOMPA will harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while taking FYCOMPA, talk to your healthcare provider about registering with the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry (1-888-233-2334)(1-888-233-2334); are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you take FYCOMPA and to decide if you will take FYCOMPA or breastfeed. You should not do both. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Taking FYCOMPA with certain other medicines can cause side effects or reduce either drug’s benefit. These medicines include: birth control, carbamazepine, phenytoin, oxcarbazepine, rifampin, and St. John’s Wort. What should I avoid while taking FYCOMPA? Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how FYCOMPA affects you. FYCOMPA may make you dizzy, sleepy, or tired. Do not drink alcohol or take other medicines that make you sleepy or dizzy until you talk to your healthcare provider. FYCOMPA taken with alcohol or medicines that cause sleepiness or dizziness may make your sleepiness or dizziness worse. FYCOMPA when taken with alcohol may also make your mood worse, increase anger, confusion, and depression. FYCOMPA may cause other serious side effects, including: Dizziness, vertigo (sense of spinning), and problems walking normally. You may have problems walking normally if you are unsteady because you feel dizzy. These symptoms can increase when your dose of FYCOMPA is increased. Your risk of feeling dizzy and having problems walking normally may be higher if you are elderly; Sleepiness and tiredness; Increased risk of falls. Taking FYCOMPA can increase your chance of falling. These falls can cause serious injuries. Your risk of falling may be higher if you are elderly; A serious allergic reaction that may affect your skin or other parts of your body such as your liver, kidneys, heart, or blood cells. This allergic reaction can be life-threatening and can cause death. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have: a skin rash, hives; fever or swollen glands that do not go away; swelling of your face; shortness of breath; swelling of the legs; yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes; or dark urine The most common side effects of FYCOMPA include: dizziness; sleepiness; tiredness; irritability; falls; nausea and vomiting; weight gain; vertigo (sense of spinning); problems walking normally; problems with muscle coordination; headache; bruising; abdominal pain; anxiety FYCOMPA is a controlled substance (CIII) because it can be abused or lead to drug dependence. Keep FYCOMPA in a safe place to protect it from theft and never give it to anyone else because it may harm them. Selling or giving away FYCOMPA is against the law. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088. Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for FYCOMPA.
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SUB-PAGE (https://fycompa.com/what-is-fycompa/) What is FYCOMPA® (perampanel) CIII?
FYCOMPA is a prescription medicine used alone or with other medicines to treat partial-onset seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures in people with epilepsy aged 4 and older and with other medicines to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in people with epilepsy aged 12 and older. [H2] Convulsive seizure control is possible.* Ask your doctor if FYCOMPA could help control your seizures. *In clinical trials, some patients taking FYCOMPA experienced fewer seizures. Individual results may vary. [H1] What are breakthrough seizures? Some people take medication but still have seizures. When this happens, they are called "breakthrough seizures". Not sure if your seizures are under control? Take the Seizure Control Quiz [H2] Leslie and her husband talk about life and relationships before and after taking FYCOMPA to treat her seizures. Watch Leslie's FYCOMPA story [H2] Get important FYCOMPA updates 400,000 people worldwide have been prescribed FYCOMPA, and the community continues to grow!‡§ Stay current when it comes to the latest FYCOMPA information and resources. ‡Worldwide figure through March 2021. Nearly 50,000 patients prescribed FYCOMPA in the United States.§Across all indications What is FYCOMPA (perampanel)? FYCOMPA is a prescription medicine used alone or with other medicines to treat partial-onset seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures in people with epilepsy aged 4 and older and with other medicines to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in people with epilepsy aged 12 and older. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FYCOMPA may cause mental (psychiatric) problems, including: new or worse aggressive behavior (including homicidal behavior), hostility, anger, anxiety, or irritability; being suspicious or distrustful (believing things that are not true); seeing objects or hearing things that are not there; confusion; difficulty with memory; other unusual or extreme changes in behavior or mood. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any new or worsening mental problems while taking FYCOMPA. What is FYCOMPA (perampanel)? FYCOMPA is a prescription medicine used alone or with other medicines to treat partial-onset seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures in people with epilepsy aged 4 and older and with other medicines to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in people with epilepsy aged 12 and older. Like other antiepileptic drugs, FYCOMPA may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you: thoughts about suicide or dying; new or worse depression; feeling agitated or restless; trouble sleeping (insomnia); acting aggressive; being angry, or violent; an extreme increase in activity and talking (mania); attempt to commit suicide; new or worse anxiety; panic attacks; new or worse irritability; acting on dangerous impulses; other unusual changes in behavior or mood. Suicidal thoughts or actions can be caused by things other than medicines. If you have suicidal thoughts or actions, your healthcare provider may check for other causes. Pay attention to any changes especially sudden changes in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings and keep all follow-up visits with your healthcare provider as scheduled. Call your healthcare provider between visits as needed, especially if you are worried about symptoms. Do not stop FYCOMPA without first talking with your healthcare provider. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems and can cause you to have seizures more often. Before taking FYCOMPA, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: have or have had depression, mood problems, aggressive or hostile behavior (for example, homicidal behavior), suicidal thoughts or behavior, or other psychiatric problems; have liver or kidney problems; drink alcohol; have abused prescription medicines, street drugs, or alcohol in the past; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if FYCOMPA will harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while taking FYCOMPA, talk to your healthcare provider about registering with the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry (1-888-233-2334)(1-888-233-2334); are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you take FYCOMPA and to decide if you will take FYCOMPA or breastfeed. You should not do both. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Taking FYCOMPA with certain other medicines can cause side effects or reduce either drug’s benefit. These medicines include: birth control, carbamazepine, phenytoin, oxcarbazepine, rifampin, and St. John’s Wort. What should I avoid while taking FYCOMPA? Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how FYCOMPA affects you. FYCOMPA may make you dizzy, sleepy, or tired. Do not drink alcohol or take other medicines that make you sleepy or dizzy until you talk to your healthcare provider. FYCOMPA taken with alcohol or medicines that cause sleepiness or dizziness may make your sleepiness or dizziness worse. FYCOMPA when taken with alcohol may also make your mood worse, increase anger, confusion, and depression. FYCOMPA may cause other serious side effects, including: Dizziness, vertigo (sense of spinning), and problems walking normally. You may have problems walking normally if you are unsteady because you feel dizzy. These symptoms can increase when your dose of FYCOMPA is increased. Your risk of feeling dizzy and having problems walking normally may be higher if you are elderly; Sleepiness and tiredness; Increased risk of falls. Taking FYCOMPA can increase your chance of falling. These falls can cause serious injuries. Your risk of falling may be higher if you are elderly; A serious allergic reaction that may affect your skin or other parts of your body such as your liver, kidneys, heart, or blood cells. This allergic reaction can be life-threatening and can cause death. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have: a skin rash, hives; fever or swollen glands that do not go away; swelling of your face; shortness of breath; swelling of the legs; yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes; or dark urine The most common side effects of FYCOMPA include: dizziness; sleepiness; tiredness; irritability; falls; nausea and vomiting; weight gain; vertigo (sense of spinning); problems walking normally; problems with muscle coordination; headache; bruising; abdominal pain; anxiety FYCOMPA is a controlled substance (CIII) because it can be abused or lead to drug dependence. Keep FYCOMPA in a safe place to protect it from theft and never give it to anyone else because it may harm them. Selling or giving away FYCOMPA is against the law. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-10881-800-FDA-1088. media/media/ Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for FYCOMPA.
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SUB-PAGE (https://fycompa.com/patient-stories/) Patient Stories – FYCOMPA® (perampanel) CIII
Stories from others with epilepsy. Your browser does not support the video tag. [H3] Meet Leslie Leslie shares how FYCOMPA helped her and her husband discover a life full of adventure. Your browser does not support the video tag. [H3] Meet Nick Nick talks about getting diagnosed with epilepsy at a young age and how his mother learned how to help manage his epilepsy. Your browser does not support the video tag. [H3] Meet Shantia Shantia discusses her first seizure and journey to finding the right treatment for her epilepsy. [H2] Stay tuned for more updates FYCOMPA maybe able to help Learn how Find out if yourseizures are under control Take the quiz What is FYCOMPA (perampanel)? FYCOMPA is a prescription medicine used alone or with other medicines to treat partial-onset seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures in people with epilepsy aged 4 and older and with other medicines to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in people with epilepsy aged 12 and older. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FYCOMPA may cause mental (psychiatric) problems, including: new or worse aggressive behavior (including homicidal behavior), hostility, anger, anxiety, or irritability; being suspicious or distrustful (believing things that are not true); seeing objects or hearing things that are not there; confusion; difficulty with memory; other unusual or extreme changes in behavior or mood. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you have any new or worsening mental problems while taking FYCOMPA. What is FYCOMPA (perampanel)? FYCOMPA is a prescription medicine used alone or with other medicines to treat partial-onset seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures in people with epilepsy aged 4 and older and with other medicines to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in people with epilepsy aged 12 and older. Like other antiepileptic drugs, FYCOMPA may cause suicidal thoughts or actions in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms, especially if they are new, worse, or worry you: thoughts about suicide or dying; new or worse depression; feeling agitated or restless; trouble sleeping (insomnia); acting aggressive; being angry, or violent; an extreme increase in activity and talking (mania); attempt to commit suicide; new or worse anxiety; panic attacks; new or worse irritability; acting on dangerous impulses; other unusual changes in behavior or mood. Suicidal thoughts or actions can be caused by things other than medicines. If you have suicidal thoughts or actions, your healthcare provider may check for other causes. Pay attention to any changes especially sudden changes in mood, behaviors, thoughts, or feelings and keep all follow-up visits with your healthcare provider as scheduled. Call your healthcare provider between visits as needed, especially if you are worried about symptoms. Do not stop FYCOMPA without first talking with your healthcare provider. Stopping suddenly can cause serious problems and can cause you to have seizures more often. Before taking FYCOMPA, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you: have or have had depression, mood problems, aggressive or hostile behavior (for example, homicidal behavior), suicidal thoughts or behavior, or other psychiatric problems; have liver or kidney problems; drink alcohol; have abused prescription medicines, street drugs, or alcohol in the past; are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known if FYCOMPA will harm your unborn baby. If you become pregnant while taking FYCOMPA, talk to your healthcare provider about registering with the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry (1-888-233-2334)(1-888-233-2334); are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby if you take FYCOMPA and to decide if you will take FYCOMPA or breastfeed. You should not do both. Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Taking FYCOMPA with certain other medicines can cause side effects or reduce either drug’s benefit. These medicines include: birth control, carbamazepine, phenytoin, oxcarbazepine, rifampin, and St. John’s Wort. What should I avoid while taking FYCOMPA? Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or do other dangerous activities until you know how FYCOMPA affects you. FYCOMPA may make you dizzy, sleepy, or tired. Do not drink alcohol or take other medicines that make you sleepy or dizzy until you talk to your healthcare provider. FYCOMPA taken with alcohol or medicines that cause sleepiness or dizziness may make your sleepiness or dizziness worse. 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"The most common side effects of FYCOMPA include:",
"dizziness; sleepiness; tiredness; irritability; falls; nausea and vomiting; weight gain; vertigo (sense of spinning); problems walking normally; problems with muscle coordination; headache; bruising; abdominal pain; anxiety",
"FYCOMPA is a controlled substance (CIII) because it can be abused or lead to drug dependence. Keep FYCOMPA in a safe place to protect it from theft and never give it to anyone else because it may harm them. Selling or giving away FYCOMPA is against the law.",
"You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.",
"Prescribing Information and Medication Guide for FYCOMPA."
]
},
{
"@context": "http://schema.org",
"@type": "MedicalIndication",
"name": "What is FYCOMPA (perampanel)?",
"description": [
"FYCOMPA is a prescription medicine used alone or with other medicines to treat partial-onset seizures with or without secondarily generalized seizures in people with epilepsy aged 4 and older and with other medicines to treat primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures in people with epilepsy aged 12 and older."
]
}
]
Your Diagnosis
Before revealing the machine’s verdict, predict the BS score for each signal. Higher = more BS (more fluff, less verifiable substance). Drag each slider, then submit to compare your judgment against the engine.
Information Density
0 / 30
Read the Narrative & headings: do hard facts (prices, dates, numbers) outweigh fluff power-words?
Semantic Coherence
0 / 20
Compare the homepage promise against the sub-page reality. Do they hold the same line?
Trust & Proof
0 / 20
Weigh review mentions against actual external proof links. Claims without verification = theatre.
Commodity Fingerprint
0 / 15
Check headings & narrative against the industry clichés in the setup above.
Identity & Authority
0 / 15
Inspect the schema: is there real Organization/Person identity with sameAs links, or gaps?
Your predicted BS score
0 / 100
Stuck? Reveal the heuristic lens — how the deterministic page-auditor reads each signal (no AI, pure pattern rules)
These are the structural rules a local, deterministic auditor applies — the same lens you can use to judge each signal. They describe what to look for, not this company’s result.
Information Density
Classify each sentence as substantive or hollow. Grounding markers — numbers, currencies, dates, technical units, named entities — outweigh marketing adjectives. When fluff sits right next to hard evidence, the fluff is forgiven.
Semantic Alignment
Pull the main entities out of the H1, then check whether they actually recur through the body. A page that announces one thing and then talks about another drifts. Headings with no real sentences underneath read as pseudo-substance.
Trust & Proof
Count trust words (review, testimonial, rating, verified) against real outbound proof links (Google, Trustpilot, Clutch, G2, Yelp). Lots of trust language with zero verification links is trust theatre. Unlinked logo galleries count against it.
Commodity Fingerprint
Look at how much sentence length varies. Natural writing varies its rhythm; templated or mass-produced copy is statistically uniform. Very low variation reads as commodity content — unless unique named entities break the pattern.
Identity & Authority
Inspect the JSON-LD. Is there an Organization or Person schema, and does it carry sameAs links to real external profiles (LinkedIn, socials)? Missing schema or no identity declaration signals an anonymous entity.
Want to apply this lens yourself? The free BS Indicator Chrome extension runs these heuristic checks live on any page. Bear in mind it is a single-page, deterministic tool — it relies only on pattern rules for the page in front of it and does not perform the cross-page semantic correlation this audit uses, so its readout is a starting lens, not the full verdict.
B
BS Level
Medical Devices, Pharma & Biotech
40.7 Avg BS
Based on 784 businesses audited.
BS Detector
Medical Devices, Pharma & Biotech BS: FYCOMPA (Catalyst Pharmaceuticals) (fycompa.com)
https://fycompa.com
📍 Industry: Medical Devices, Pharma & Biotech
36
BS / 100
FYCOMPA is a textbook example of regulatory-driven substance masked by a high-gloss marketing metaphor. The score remains low because pharmaceutical compliance mandates a floor of substance that most industries lack, though the stale patient data and ‘road trip’ fluff are clear BS signals. It is a professionally built site where the bullshit is primarily found in the forced optimism of its navigational metaphors.
Info Density
Power-words vs. Substance ratio.
12
40% BS
Semantic Coherence
Homepage promise vs. Sub-page reality.
4
20% BS
Trust & Proof
Verifiable evidence vs. Trust Theatre.
10
50% BS
Commodity Fingerprint
Detection of industry clichés/templates.
6
40% BS
Identity & Authority
Expert verifiability & Schema depth.
4
27% BS
Update all patient usage statistics (400,000 worldwide) to reflect data from the last 12 months to eliminate the ‘stale data’ penalty. Replace the navigational ‘road trip’ metaphors in H2 headings with substantive descriptors like ‘Seizure Management Protocols’ or ‘Caregiver Resource Center.’ Add a ‘Clinical Leadership’ section to the About page with links to the peer-reviewed studies supporting the AMPA receptor findings. Explicitly link the review_count metadata to a verified third-party patient experience platform.
The site perfectly aligns with the Pharma & Biotech industry category. It provides high-substance medical indications, mechanism of action (AMPA receptor targeting), and extensive Important Safety Information (ISI) required for prescription drugs.
“The score of 36 is primarily driven by Information Density (metaphor fluff) and Trust Theatre (stale data and unverified review counts). The score is kept low by the excellent technical implementation of schema_json and the mandatory substance of the ISI sections. Semantic coherence is high, indicating a well-aligned but highly-marketed brand presence.”
Verified Analysis Date: May 30, 2026
© 1EuroSEO Independent Evaluator — Non-Sponsored Result
Analysis Disclosure & Source Attribution
This training module utilizes a snapshot of public data from FYCOMPA (Catalyst Pharmaceuticals), captured on May 30, 2026, to demonstrate how machine logic evaluates different types of business narratives.
Purpose: This data is presented under “Fair Use” / “Educational Exception” for the purpose of forensic semantic analysis, allowing users to compare human intuition against machine-generated evaluations.
Notice to FYCOMPA (Catalyst Pharmaceuticals): This analysis is part of a non-adversarial audit conducted by 1 Euro SEO. The results provided by 1EuroSEO are intended as professional feedback to help improve any website’s machine-readability and authority signals. The 1EuroSEO BS Detection Tool is a free tool, and anyone can test any company to see how their content is interpreted by AI models.
Any company can use the insights for free and improve its voice by comparing it to industry clichés or competitors. When a company has updated its content, it can always submit a new audit request, which will be reflected in a new current score.
To all users: You are encouraged to visit the live site at https://fycompa.com to view the most current version of its content and learn from the source what this company is about and what it offers.