Levipil 500

I am having shivering problem and doctor advised me to use Levipil 500mg. I am taking it once in a day in afternoon. Can I please know on which part of the body does it work? ## Levipil contains the active ingredient Levetiracetam, which is an anticonvulsant, used to treat seizures, this means it acts on the brain. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, hair loss and anxiety. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments? ## i am 16 years old. and i used to faint once or twice everyday for the past 2 weeks. after going to the doctor they asked me to take an EEG, MRI , CT scan etc... all the reports were normal and the doctor said i have seizures. he prescribes LEVIPIL 500 every night after dinner. after one dosage, the next night i started shaking tremdously, i cou...

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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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What is levipilXR 500 masde up of. what are its side effects. ## I am 69 years old.I am a kidney patient too.On advice from my doctor for my treatment for seizure due to old age.I had two episodes.I would like to know the side effects on being treated with levipil xr 500 mg one a day.Will it lead to dialysis in long run? ## Levipil contains the active ingredient Levetiracetam, it is most commonly used to prevent seizures. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, weakness and anxiety. Muthu, have you discussed your concerns with your doctor? There is really no way to know how any medication is going to affect anyone, especially long-term problems.

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My mother is suffering for epilepsy. She has been admitted to the hospital 8times for last 1 and 1/2 years. Doctor prescribed her Lobazam 5 and Levipil 500. Now she is feeling drowsy and some time she has lost her balance. If it is a side effect of the medicine, then what should be our course of action? ## Clobazam is a Benzodiazepine derivative and yes, it can cause some dizziness and drowsiness, as a side effect. Levipil contains Levetiracetam, it is an anticonvulsant and it can cause the same types of side effects. So, the two together could even be compounding the problem. How long has she been taking them? The side effects should start to taper off and improve, as her body gets used to the medications, but it can take about 4 to 6 weeks. ## Thanks for the valuable feedback. She has...

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I recently had a surgery for tumor and i am on Levipill now taking it twice daily. I just wanted to check if we can occasionally consume alcohol ? and any food changes that will help reduce the side effects? ## Sir,i met with accident in 2007 & have seizure on 2008 doctor advised me to take fentoin er 300mg after 1 year dose was reduced to 200mg thus after 1.5 year my dose was reduced to100mg following after 1 year dose was stopped. but after 2 months i have an sezuire, so doctor told me to take fentoin er 300mg after taking 300mg for an year, i have to show my case to another doctor, after conducting the dilantin level test which was over 40 he reduced my dose to 200mg & also changed it from fentoin er to epsolin after 2 months i have 2 attacks of sezuires in a week & docto...

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I fell unconcious twice within nine months and doctor prescribed cobosoft od im mornibg, lobazam .5mg at night and levipil 500mg 1--1--2. I'm taking all these medicine regularly only slight alteration levipil 500mg 1--1--1 for last 4/5 months without consulting doctor. I've no problem yet a bit worried. Please guide

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'm taking Levipil 500 XR tablet after my dinner since last week.my neurologist suggested me to switch to Levipil from Torleva 250 mg.But after taking Levipil,I'm feeling some weakness in my left hand.I want to know is it a side effect of Levipil? ## there are many side effects of levipil..like weakness, shivering, diziness or headche. i am too suffering from it..otherwise this medicine is amazing.

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sir, after seizure twice in may'2015 & feb'2016 doctor prescribed levipil 500mg 1(mor)--1(day)--2(night) total 2000mg everyday. but I'm taking levipil 500mg daily 1(mor)--1(day)--1(night) total 1500mg since April'2016 & no seizure now. please guide how long to continue.... ## Hello, Raju! How are you? You should take them as long as your doctor instructs you to do so. The U.S. FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings and weight changes. Are you on any other medications? ## Sir, I'm fine. Taking medicine regularly. Doctor told to report after 3 months But I couldn't find time to meet him. Already 5 months passed, no problem till now. Hope soon I'll meet Doctor. Sometimes I drive, is it safe... lo...

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Why my wife is still getting symptoms of fits daily when she is using these levipil 500 twice and lamitor 50 mg during nights is they no solution for this. ## Has she consulted her doctor, again? These might not be the right medications to help her, or she might not be taking the right doses of them. The NIH lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings, and weight gain. How long has she been taking them?

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I am on levipil 500 for the last 7 years for my seizures and I have had my left hand quite week .I also feel very tensioned when I am working at work.I work as an aircraft engineer for the past 15 years.I am taking some herbal medication and the levipil 500 currently for the last 2 years and it has help a lot to reduce on my seizures . I have also gain alot of weight since I have started to take the levipil 500 .Pls advice me on the weight gain , feeling tension and the laft hand weak if this is a sde effect on the levipil 500.Thank you and have a good day. ## Hello, Lesan! How are you? I'm sorry about the problems that you're having. Yes, these issues could be due to the medication, but there is also a chance that they are unrelated. Have you consulted your doctor? You really n...

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Hello !! On 18th March'12 we were going to ahemadabad.. I reached at 12 in the night, then had sleep by 2am. Then have to wake up early at 6 clock. When i came from the bathroom I fell down. Then again when i gone to take my brush then i was shivering..my full body was shaking..i was out of the world..i did not knew that i am shaking like this.. Then my parents called 108 and gone to hospital..after doing various tests the doctor told that its a case of epilepsy.. Doctor gave me Levipil 500mg..and told to take on morning and night..Plz reply 4 how many years i have to take this medicine..? ## All of my tests are normal but i was admited to the hospital for one days for checking because i was unconscious for 5 minutes. Now i am 100% normal, so why should i take LEVIPIL 500 and ECOSPR...

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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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Is it safe to have zeptol 300 mg along with Levipil 500 mg. The doctor has advised reduction in Levipil over 3 weeks and shift to Zeptol because of age concerns. I am 73 and am suffering from disorientation and small attack of fits ## It is always best to follow your doctor's advice and instructions for the best possible outcome. The NIH lists the typical side effects of Zeptol as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, memory loss, mood swings, and weight changes. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am 38 year old man , I had seizures in jan 2011, after so meny consultation dignisis is neurocistycercosis , treatment start with tegrital 300mg , I have take this medicin for three years . After 3 years I have a seizures which was very strong again Docters keep me on the same medicin with high dose ( TEGRITAL 400) after that I feel some short seizures so Docters add LEVIPRIL 500 BD From then I am taking these 2 medicine till now and not fealing any short Seiziurs so when can I stop these medicinal ## You may not be able to stop them, you might require them for the rest of your life. Some people do and there is nothing wrong with that. My husband currently takes a similar medication twice a day, every day, and since he has epilepsy, it is likely that he will always have to take it. Th...

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I am taking levipil 500 twice a day.my neurplogist suggested me that I will have take 3years.iam married.my problem is iam not pregnent in 3 years.may be lf that is the side effect of this tablet?pls reply ## Hello, Aysha! How are you? No, it shouldn't prevent pregnancy. Have you been having regular menstrual cycles? Have you consulted a doctor for assistance?

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I've been taking levipil 250 mg in the morning and levipil 500mg at night for 19 months... I'm gaining a lot of weight... Can u pls tell me the side effects of this tablet and how I can reduce weight? ## Yes, that can be a normal side effect of this medication, as reported by the U.S. FDA, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache, and mood swings. There is really nothing you can do to change the weight gain, but you can keep it under control by getting lots of exercise and eating healthy. Are you on any other medications?

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I have under gone burr hole neuro surgery on 07/06/2011 for blood clotting due to use of warfarin for heart valve change. Doctor advise me to take Levipil 500 twice daily . How long II have to continue this medicine and what are the side effect? What will happen if I discontnue this m edicine? ## Have you consulted your doctor? They are the only person that can appropriately advise you on how long you need to take this medication. Levipil contains the active ingredient Levetiracetam, it's an anticonvulsant medication. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, anxiety and mood changes. Learn more:

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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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