Levetiracet 500 Side Effect

I am having problems with tiredness week shakes ever since the docter told me to take 1 pill 1 week 2 pills the 2nd week then 3 the 3rd week after the 3 rd week I had allow the problem I went back down to 2 and I am still having the same problem ## Hello, Sandy! How are you doing? Sorry about the problem that you're having. Have you consulted your doctor, yet? That's still pretty rapid increase of the dose, so it isn't surprising that it would cause some intense side effects. Learn more Levetiracetam details here.

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What is the maximum dosage? I am having partial seizures and currently taking 1500 mg. The seizures are not as severe or as frequent , but I am still having symptoms ? ## Hello, Hoyt! How are you? The maximum daily dosage of Levetiracetam, the generic for Keppra, can go up to 3,000mgs. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, weight changes, mood swings and drowsiness. However, you might do better switching to a different medication, so you should check in with your doctor. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have been on Epsolin/Eptoine for the past 7 years & started to face some hand shakiness & gum troubles. Just wanted to check if there are any side effects of levipill 500 since my neurologists has advised me to switch from Epsolin to Levipill. ## Every medication carries the risk of side effects. Levipil contains the active ingredient Levetiracetam, which is an anticonvulsant. Its side effects may include: nausea, hair loss, anxiety and headache. Learn more: Are there any other questions? ## sir, i am mahesh kumar seizure disorder,presently taking levipil,oxetol 300 mg tablets ## though i take levipil500mg twice a day i feel fits again. ## My son started getting convulsions at the age of 8years and after that he is on proper medication but still suffers convulsions every third...

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I have low grade glioma and have been taking Levera 500 + Fresium 10 tablets for the last 12 months from my first paralytic attack. Now I feel numbness and I would like to know if this is a side effect of either medication, and if so, is there another solution for this? ## I am 42 years old and after taking Levera, I'm feeling numbness in my leg which is partially paralyzed after craniotomy. What is the solution? ## Levera is listed as containing Levetiracetam, which is an anticonvulsant. As reported by the U.S. FDA it is not known to cause numbness, like you've both described. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, mood swings and weight gain. The numbness is most likely due to the condiments you've both been diagno...

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I was 10 years old when i first had an epileptic attack. I want to make it sure that will this medicine won't affect my baby as I want to conceive as soon as possible. Is it harmful? ## Levera contains the active ingredient Levetiracetam and it is in pregnancy category C, which indicates caution since the exact effects may not be known, but usually the benefits are thought to outweigh the risk. The best thing you could do is to consult your doctor to discuss the possible risks and benefits, that way you can make the most informed decision possible. Is there anything else I can help with? ## i want to know the side effects of appetito pills ## My wife is under treatment for arachnoid cyst in left parafalc of her brain with seizure disorder since last 9 years. For 1st 8+ yrs she was o...

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side effects ## Keppra Info Click Here ## My sister is 65 and has had severe migraines for years 40 plus. She has been getting shots of Stadol and Demoral. Neither is working now. She saw a neurologist last week and he put her on 500 mg of Levetiraceta. It is making her really sick to her stomach. She call the Dr. Office and told them but the nurse only replied that she should eat a saltine but keep taking them. She is supposed to go on a higher dosage Sept 6. Can you tell me the side effects other than what they have on the website? Also, that Neurosurgeon is supposed to give her an Optical Block shot. Can you tell me about that also and what the dangers aare.

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Please let me know the side effects of Levera 500. I am a 56 year old lady. ## Hello, Kirti! How are you? Levera contains the active ingredient Levetiracetam, which is an anticonvulsant. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, weakness and mood changes. Learn more Levera details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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i m taking levipil 250 nd my neurologist suggested me to take levipil250 for 2 weeks and then start a levipil 500 for 2 weeks and after taking these tablets he suggested me to continue start levipil 750 for a long time( atleast 2 to 3 years ).some people says levipil will gives a lot of fat on your body, i plz tell me what are the sidi effects of levipil. ## Levipil contains the active ingredient Levetiracetam, it is an antiseizure medication and the side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, weakness and loss of appetite. Thus, it should actually cause the opposite, which would be weight loss. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments? ## I'm 22yrs old girl got seizure in 2011and since then on medication but no complete cure and now Dr.advised for levipil 1250mg per ...

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I am taking Levipil 500 mg + 500 mg in the morning as well as at night. The total dosage is 2000 mg in a whole day. I have been taking it for the last 3 yrs. I have symptoms of heavy hair loss. My question is how can I stop my hair fall as it is too much. ## This contains the active ingredient Levetiracetam, which is an anticonvulsant that is most commonly used to treat epilepsy. And as to hair loss, that is not listed as a normal side effect, but have you consulted your doctor? If not, you really should, to determine if it is from the medication or from something else. If it is caused by the medication, there are sometimes nutritional supplements that can help slow the hair loss, many people have had good luck with Biotin: However, you should check with your doctor or pharmacist, befor...

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I was on epilex chrono 500 mg twice when the medication was reduced and stopped. This happened twice during a period of 6 years (break after 3 years). But every time the hand tremor reoccured. Presently I am on levesam 500 mg thrice since Feb 2009. Its been 3 years and I dont think that the doctor wants to reduce the medication or intend on stopping it. Are there any side effects that I may face if I continue this medication? I also plan to start a family, could this medication harm my child? ## Levesam contains the active ingredient Levetiracetam, which is an anticonvulsant. Learn more Levetiracetam details here. There are possible risks associated with taking any medication, but at this point your doctor probably feels that the possible risks are outweighed by the benefits it's pr...

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Rose colored tablet with SLC 222 on one side & blank on the other, claimed to be Levetiracetam 500 mg generic for Keppra. The bottle at the pharmacy had a big black X written on the label and a picture of a yellow tablet (which is what I've been taking). Is this really Levetiracetam? Mfg: Solco Heal? ## Yes, Solco Healthcare list this tablet as containing 500mgs of Levetiracetam. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, mood swings, personality change and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have been taking Keppra (Levetiracetam) with an imprint of "slc 222" for a year now. Mood swings were hell in the beginning, but are fine now. I recommend not taking this when dealing with depression because it has made mine...

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I had my first seizure disorder in March 2015 which lasted for atlest 25 min. i have been advised levipill 500MG twice a day..Is this medicine safe??? what cud be its side effects??does it act as a blood thinner?? Pls guide Thanks Vaishali ## I had 1 fits in 2012 and the second in 2015..doctor prescribed me levipill 500 in morning and levipill 500 in nite..what's are the side effects..my eeg and brain mri are normal.. ## This contains the active ingredient Levetiracetam, which is an anticonvulsant that's used to prevent seizures. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi, I am 33 years old. I was met with an accident 4 months ago. I had a head injury du...

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i ve using levilpil 500mg from last 3 years. now i m pregnant. is it neceesary to continue the dosage or it will ve any side effect on the baby?????? ## Hi, Veena! Levipil contains the active ingredient Levetiracetam, it's an anticonvulsant and animal studies have shown that it may have an adverse effect on the baby, but no human studies have been done. If you suffer from seizures, you need to consult your doctor to weight the possible benefits and risks of your medical condition and the medication, then you can make an information decision on what you should do. Is there anything else I can help with? Learn more Levetiracetam details here. ## Im having Levipil XR 750 since 8 months now. I'm a married woman aged 36 and want to know if I have to conceive will the medicine have an...

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Which drug is better with very less side effects ??? LEVESAM or OXYTOL for ediopathic partial epilepcy ??/ ## Sideeffects of Levesam 500mg. I take 2 and half dose everyday. Is there any sideeffect if i am pregnant. ## Vikrant, there isn't necessarily any medication that causes less side effects than any other, what you really have to do is try one and see how well it works for you and whether or not it causes any problems. Levesam contains the active ingredient Levetiracetam, it's side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, weakness and loss of appetite. Learn more: Oxetol contains the active ingredient Oxcarbazepine, its side effects may include: dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision and fatigue. Learn more: Meena, what has your doctor advised about using it while pregnant? T...

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side effects of sodium valporate and levipill 500mg ## Sodium Valproate, commonly called Valproic Acid is an anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer and its side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, acne and weight gain. Learn more Valproic Acid details here. Levepil contains the active ingredient Levetiracetam, which is an anticonvulsant and its side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, weakness and anxiety. Learn more Levetiracetam details here. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I'm a 25 year old girl, having lavera xr 500 and alporate 500 since 2009....I want to know more about its side effects......is it very harmful? ## My wife is using lavera 500 in the morning and lavera 750 in the evening. Many times her response time is very slow like is i am asking something she replied after some time. It seems that she is lost somewhere. Last month she was in depression, i want to know that is it because of long use of this medicine. Please suggest ## Levera XR contains the active ingredient Levetiracetam in a time released formulation. Learn more Levetiracetam details here. Valporate contains the active ingredient Valproic Acid. Learn more Valproic Acid details here. Both can be used to work on brain chemicals to prevent seizures and to treat mental health issues...

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please advice whether levipil is safe in pregnancy ## My wife is taking Levipil 500 twice a day for last one year. Now, she is pregnent. Will continual of the medicine will have any side effect on her pregnency ? ## My wife aged 28 yrs, she has been taking levipil 500 mg since nov 13 and her doctor advised this tablet to take upto 3 yrs but now a days she is suffering frm whole body swelling and vomiting. So i want to know about side effect of levipil500 or are these side effects of levipil 500. ## This medication contains the active ingredient Levetiracetam, it is commonly used to prevent seizures, and to treat some types of mood disorders, according to the NIH. Thus, the main question here is, has their doctor told them to continue taking it? If so, they should do so, as these conditi...

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What is the effective dosage for Keppra? ## Anxiety & depression with Keppra ## Keppra comes in 250 & 500 mg tablets, as well as 500 mg by injection. Levetiracetam, sold under the brand name Keppra among others, is a medication used to treat epilepsy. It is used for partial-onset, myoclonic, or tonic–clonic seizures and is taken either by mouth (with or without food, same time everyday) as an immediate or extended release formulation or by injection into a vein. ## Depression and anxiety are listed as serious side effects, and you should let your doctor know right away. He or she can then change your dosage or medication to best help you. Ref: Medline Plus

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front side has L | U back side has X 0 2 dark yellow in color long oblong ## This tablet contains 500mgs of Levetiracetam, used to treat Epilepsy. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and hairloss. Read more: Do you have any other questions?

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suffering from bipolar diseases,sudden outburst on simple causes added to my nature,untimely sound sleep,doctor prescribes Levipil 500mg one tab daily,what are the probable side effects of this medicine? ## Levipil contains the active ingredient Levetiracetam, which is an anticonvulsant, used to treat seizures, this means it acts on the brain. Levetiracetam is, in general, well tolerated but may cause drowsiness, weakness, unsteady walking, coordination problems, headache, pain, forgetfulness, anxiety, irritability or hostility, dizziness, moodiness, nervousness, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, and changes in skin color. You can read more about this drug in the link below: Are there any other questions or comments?

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