Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR is a combination of two medicines used to treat epilepsy, a neurological disorder in which there are recurrent episodes of seizures or fits. It controls the abnormal activity of the brain, relaxes the nerves and hence, prevents seizures or fits.
Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR should be taken with food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. This may increase gradually until your condition is stable. This medicine may take several weeks to work but it is important to take it regularly to get the benefit. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel fine unless your doctor advises you to. You may have more seizures, or your bipolar disorder may get worse.
The most common side effects of this medicine are nausea and tremor. In some people, it may also cause other side effetcs like vomiting, headache, liver injury, and upper abdominal pain. Most side effects wear off, but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, meningitis or depression or suicidal thoughts. Also let your doctor know about all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine, including contraceptive pills. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR can be taken if it is clearly needed but the dose may be adjusted. You should avoid driving or riding a bicycle if this medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy. You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine.
You should avoid alcohol while taking Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR, as it may worsen certain side effects. This medicine can also lead to weight gain, eat a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking with high-calorie food, and exercise regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or behavior, new or worsening depression, or suicidal thoughts or behavior.
Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. The medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures. Do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well, until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.
Side effects of Epilex Chrono Tablet CR
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Epilex Chrono
Nausea
Tremors
How to use Epilex Chrono Tablet CR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR is to be taken with food.
How Epilex Chrono Tablet CR works
Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR is a combination of two antiepileptic medicines: Sodium Valproate and Valproic Acid.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. However, talk to your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.
What if you forget to take Epilex Chrono Tablet CR?
If you miss a dose of Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
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You have been prescribed Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR for treatment and prevention of seizures.
Take it at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body.
Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR affects you.
Avoid consuming alcohol when taking Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.
Monitor your weight during the treatment as Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR can cause weight gain.
Your doctor may monitor Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR level, blood counts and liver function regularly throughout your treatment. Inform your doctor if you develop fever, stomach pain, nausea or yellowing of your eyes or skin.
Do not take Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase the seizure frequency.
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Patient concerns
She gets angry very often,in small small issues?and she misplaces thing and forget often.please prescribe some remedy.
I am suffering from headache and vomiting for 3 years. I have done C.T scan of brain, E.E.G., E.C.G. blood test. Its all reports is normal. I was Senseless for 2 times, and Hands and feet were twisted. At present i am very suffering from headache and vomiting. I was visit ENT specialist. He said, no problem in my nose. Some dr. Said its migrane, nerve pain, tension, cynus, etc. But all medicine is do not work. I have no idea what is doing me. Please tell me.
I am taking zeptol CR 400 in morning and night. I have been taking this tablet for 10 years. I am newly married, 6 months old and we are planning for baby now. Is zeptol cr 400 a birth control tablet. Earlier i took epilex chrono 300 and gardenal 60mg. Now i had stopped both tables as doctor advised and taking zeptol Cr 400 alone. Please advice me whether Zeptol is a safe tablet while planning for pregnancy and want to know is it like a birth control tablet. Please help
Dr. Suman Rao
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
its not a birth control pill.it is usually prescribed for epilepsy. you can continue taking it if required.
I have a problem of jerk for a few seconds mostly when I wake up, due to this oftenly I dropped the things which is in my hand. In ECG it is found that there are a tiny blood clot in right of head. So, I am taking medicine from last three year but I felt that there are a lot of side effect of these medicine. So, there is any other way to treat this problem in a best way. Medicine is Epilex Chrono 500 mg Cloba 10 mg & Amitone 25 mg
My son is delayed milestone child and some epilepsy problem. He is taking medicine Syp. Epilex 5ML Morning and evening. He is slow Lerner, and in study below average. His EEG also abnormal.
I have been taking epilex 1500 per day and levipil 500 ( 250+250) per day .what are the side effects and the remedial measures to be taken for this problem?
Dr. M. K. Ansari
Neurology
Nausea, Gastric irritation, Diarrhoea, Weight gain, Hyperammonaemia (you have too much ammonia in your blood) Thrombocytopenia (low levels of platelets in your blood, which may mean you bruise easily) Transient hair loss (regrowth may be curly) Increased alertness Aggression Hyperactivity Behavioural disturbances Ataxia (lack of coordination of muscle movements) Tremor Vasculitis side effect of levipil serious side effect such as: hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior; bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness; feeling very weak or tired; fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms, sores in your mouth and throat; problems with walking or movement; the first sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild; or severe skin reaction -- fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling. Less serious side effects may include: mild dizziness or drowsiness; mild tired feeling; loss of appetite; or stuffy nose you only need to be in constnt followup with the doctor to detect and treat remedial measures in unfortunate event of side effect
I have a history of epilepsy and high blood pressure. Presently I am taking following medicins. 3 cap. Dilantin 100 mg 1 tab. Epilex 200 mg 1 tab Amtas At 1 tab statopam plus I am a non alcoholic and non smoker and vegetarian. Please look into my reports and suggest
Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal
Pathology
Hi Mr. PATIENT have already recommended you certain things from my side. Your liver enzymes are also raised. It can be because of some medicines which you are taking. I suggest you should consult a general physician for review of your treatment.
Had convulsion due to hypoglycemia 2months back.all blood reports &mri of brain normal.was prescribed levipril as preventive medicine.Due to drowsiness it was replaced by eptoin100 after 15days.It caused rash&stomach upset&vertigo after taking for one month.Eptoin 100 is now replaced by epilex chrono300 twice a day.but now the complaint of vertigo is not yet cured.Taking stugeron 25for vertigo.Is the vertigo side effect of eptoin/epilex chrono?How long can stugeron25be taken?Is it safe?bloodpressure&MRI of brain normal.no other complaints.What should be the cause of vertigo?
Dr. Ila Jain Khandelwal
Pathology
Hi You have a complicated history and it's very tough to guide you on this just on the basis of this history. Please consult your doctor, neurologist for follow up
Q. Can the use of Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Yes, Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR may make you feel drowsy or sleepy. Avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities. Inform your doctor if you experience such an episode while taking this medicine.
Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR?
No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR. Drinking alcohol will increase the side effects caused by Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR.
Q. Can Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR be stopped when epilepsy symptoms are relieved?
No, Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR should be continued as advised by the doctor. Stopping Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR suddenly may cause the symptoms to reappear that too with increased frequency. If any problems are experienced due to Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR, consult the doctor for re-evaluation.
Q. Will a higher than the recommended dose of Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR be more effective?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended doses do not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.
Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Epilex Chrono 500 Eazy Glide Tablet CR?
Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
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