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Levipil: Frequently Asked Questions Answered

What is Levipil?

Levipil is an anti-epileptic drug used to treat and prevent epileptic seizures. It slows the abnormal activity in the brain that causes seizures. Doctors prescribe this medicine for long-term use as it keeps the seizures under control. The dosage depends on the seriousness of your condition and your response to the medication. Levipil is not recommended for patients suffering from kidney failure, blood disorders, and depression. Therefore, it is important to consult a doctor before taking this medicine to know its precise uses, dosages and precautions, and side effects.

What are the uses of Levipil?

Levipil belongs to the class of anticonvulsants. It controls seizures, or fits, in patients with epilepsy. These are its uses:

  • Levipil treats different types of seizures like partial seizures, which affect specific parts of the brain; myoclonic seizures, which cause spasmodic muscle movement; and generalized seizures, which cause stiffness of muscles or loss of consciousness.
  • It helps reduce epileptic symptoms such as anxiety, confusion, uncontrolled spasms, and loss of awareness.
  • Levipil helps the patient lead a healthy life by engaging in activities like driving, swimming, etc.

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    What are the side effects of Levipil?

    The side effects of Levipil are more frequent in the beginning. However, they decrease with time as the body gets used to the medication. Please consult your doctor if any of the following side effects persist:

    • Dizziness.
    • Fatigue.
    • Headache.
    • Sleepiness.
    • Loss of appetite.
    • Nasal congestion.
    • Infection.
    • Irritation.
    • Mood swings.
    • Violent behaviour.

    If the patient displays suicidal tendencies or has suicidal thoughts, please consult your doctor at the earliest so that they can change the dosage.

    Please consult our medical experts at Yashoda Hospitals for advice on managing and treating epilepsy and epileptic seizures. They will soundly advise you on the uses of Levipil, the necessary dosages and precautions, and side effects.

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    Uses of Levipil

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    References

    1. Levipil 500

    2. Levipil 500 Tablets: Uses, Side Effects, Composition

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Levipil

    Levipil is an anti-epileptic medication that keeps seizures under control and helps a patient lead a healthy life, which is why doctors recommend it for long-term use. Abruptly stopping Levipil may trigger seizures and worsen your condition. Therefore, consult your doctor before discontinuing the medicine.

    Weight gain is a rare side effect of Levipil, and not all patients necessarily experience it in the same intensity. Doctors recommend lifestyle and dietary changes to tackle this problem. Incorporating exercises like yoga or walking, a healthy diet of vegetables and fruits, and eliminating high-calorie foods will result in good health. Consult your doctor if weight gain persists.

    Levipil is an anticonvulsant. Its main ingredient, Levetiracetam (500mg), reduces the irregular activity of the nerve cells in the brain that cause seizures. Levipil 500 works on its own or when combined with other drugs. Doctors increase dosages gradually. It takes a few weeks to see the effects of the medicine.

    Levipil comes in the form of a tablet. You need not take it along with meals. Do not crush or chew the medicine, but take it whole with water. It is important to take this medicine at a fixed time every day. Please follow the doctor’s prescriptions.

    Levipil 500 treats epileptic seizures and helps the patient live a healthy life. Therefore, doctors recommend continuing this medicine if it helps you feel better. Changing the dosage or stopping the medicine could trigger seizures and lead to health complications. Your doctor will decrease your dose gradually depending upon the improvement in your condition.

    Levipil 500 is a prescription medicine used to treat seizures, or fits, in adults and children above 4-years. It is safe to use if taken per the doctor’s instructions. It is not addictive and shows its effect within an hour. Regular consumption will improve your overall health.

    Levipil 500 may have harmful effects on the foetus and is, therefore, avoided during pregnancy. It is also important to tell your doctor if you are planning for pregnancy. Your doctor will weigh the benefits of the medication with the risks and prescribe an appropriate dosage.

    It is important to fix a schedule for Levipil. Doctors recommend a dose of 250-3000 mg once or twice a day, depending upon your weight. Ideally, you should take the first dose in the morning and the next in the evening. If you miss a dose, then take a pill as soon as you remember.

    Pregnant and lactating women, people suffering from kidney disease or undergoing dialysis, patients with mental illness, and those allergic to the medicine should take the medication only after a doctor’s approval and per their instructions. When consulting a doctor, please tell them about any of these health conditions.

    Levipil is not advised during breastfeeding. But, if your doctor has prescribed the medicine, then it is important to note any changes in your baby’s sleeping patterns. Furthermore, keep a watch on your baby’s weight and any developmental milestones and consult your doctor at the earliest so that they can change the dosage.