Levepsy XR 500 Tablet
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Product introduction
Levepsy XR 500 Tablet is an anti-epileptic medicine used to treat seizures (fits) in epilepsy. It can be used alone or along with other medicines. It helps to prevent seizures for as long as you continue to take it.
Levepsy XR 500 Tablet suppresses the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. You can take it with or without food but try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Your doctor will advise the right dose for you. It is generally advised as a long-term treatment. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well. If you stop or miss doses your seizures could get worse.
Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, irritation, sleepiness, behavior changes, aggressive behavior, and decreased appetite. Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. Most of these side effects do not need medical attention, but some of them can be serious. A small number of people being treated with this medicine have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves. Contact your doctor if your mood changes for the worse.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, depression, or suicidal thoughts and if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor may suggest regular blood tests to monitor your kidney function while taking this medicine.
Levepsy XR 500 Tablet suppresses the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. You can take it with or without food but try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Your doctor will advise the right dose for you. It is generally advised as a long-term treatment. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well. If you stop or miss doses your seizures could get worse.
Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, irritation, sleepiness, behavior changes, aggressive behavior, and decreased appetite. Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. Most of these side effects do not need medical attention, but some of them can be serious. A small number of people being treated with this medicine have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves. Contact your doctor if your mood changes for the worse.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, depression, or suicidal thoughts and if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor may suggest regular blood tests to monitor your kidney function while taking this medicine.
Uses of Levepsy Tablet PR
Benefits of Levepsy Tablet PR
In Treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures
Levepsy XR 500 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants (or anti-epileptics). It works by slowing down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits). This medicine can be used to control various types of seizures—myoclonic, partial-onset, and primary generalized tonic-clonic (or grand mal). 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. You should continue taking it even if you feel well and are not having any seizures. Missing doses may trigger a seizure. Do not stop using this medicine until your doctor advises you.
Side effects of Levepsy Tablet PR
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 Levepsy
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Decreased appetite
- Behavioral changes
- Aggressive behavior
- Irritation
- Agitation
- Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
- Infection
- Convulsion
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Nausea
- Tremors
- Vertigo
- Lethargy
How to use Levepsy Tablet PR
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Levepsy XR 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Levepsy Tablet PR works
Levepsy XR 500 Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It works by attaching to specific sites (SV2A) on the surfaces of nerve cells. This suppresses the abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain and prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Levepsy XR 500 Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Levepsy XR 500 Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Levepsy XR 500 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Monitor the baby for sleepiness and adequate weight gain.
Monitor the baby for sleepiness and adequate weight gain.
Driving
UNSAFE
Levepsy XR 500 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Levepsy XR 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Levepsy XR 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Levepsy XR 500 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Levepsy XR 500 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
However, a lower dose may be advised in patients with severe liver disease.
However, a lower dose may be advised in patients with severe liver disease.
What if you forget to take Levepsy Tablet PR?
If you miss a dose of Levepsy XR 500 Tablet, 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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Quick tips
- Levepsy XR 500 Tablet should be taken regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
- Make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
- Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
- Take a healthy diet along with regular exercise.
- Practice yoga every day.
- Get enough sleep at nighttime.
- Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/ laptop.
- Take your medication on time.
- It may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
- Do not stop using Levepsy XR 500 Tablet without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better.
- Your doctor has prescribed Levepsy XR 500 Tablet to reduce the frequency of seizures.
- Levepsy XR 500 Tablet should be taken at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body.
- Do not stop using Levepsy XR 500 Tablet without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better.
- It may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
- Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Levepsy XR 500 Tablet as it may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness.
- Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney disease. The dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
- Levepsy XR 500 Tablet should be taken regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
- Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
- Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
- Take a healthy diet along with regular exercise.
- Practice yoga every day.
- Get enough sleep at nighttime.
- Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/ laptop.
- Take your medication on time.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pyrrolidinone & Acetamide Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Synaptic Vesicle 2A (SV2A) Protein Ligands- Antiepileptic Drugs (AEDs)
Interaction with drugs
Taking Levepsy with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Carbamazepine may reduce blood levels of Levetiracetam.
Talk to your doctor if you experience blurred vision, uncontrolled eye movement, lack of muscle control, and drowsiness.
Fosphenytoin may reduce blood levels of Levetiracetam.
Talk to your doctor if you experience blurred vision, uncontrolled eye movement, lack of muscle control, and drowsiness.
Concurrent use may cause a toxic rise in Methotrexate levels in the blood.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Concurrent use may cause a toxic rise in Methotrexate levels in the blood.
Talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms.
Phenytoin may reduce blood levels of Levetiracetam.
Talk to your doctor if you experience blurred vision, uncontrolled eye movement, lack of muscle control, and drowsiness.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Levepsy XR 500 Tablet
Twice A Day
56%
Once A Day
34%
Thrice A Day
8%
Alternate Day
2%
What are you using Levepsy Tablet PR for?
Epilepsy
100%
How much was the improvement?
Average
44%
Excellent
33%
Poor
22%
What were the side-effects while using Levepsy XR 500 Tablet?
Sleepiness
33%
No Side Effec*
17%
Fatigue
17%
Headache
17%
Dizziness
17%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Levepsy Tablet PR?
With food
100%
Please rate Levepsy XR 500 Tablet on price
Expensive
78%
Average
22%
FAQs
Can the use of Levepsy XR 500 Tablet cause sleepiness?
Yes, Levepsy XR 500 Tablet can make you feel sleepy. Therefore, during the initial phase of treatment, avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights, or participating in potentially dangerous activities until you know how this medicine affects you.
Will the use of Levepsy XR 500 Tablet affect my fertility?
Levepsy XR 500 Tablet is not known to affect fertility in males or females. However, talk to your doctor if you are facing fertility issues during the treatment with this medicine.
I have gained weight since I started taking Levepsy XR 500 Tablet. Is it because of Levepsy XR 500 Tablet? What should I do?
Weight gain is an uncommon side effect of Levepsy XR 500 Tablet. However, the response may vary from person to person. To prevent weight gain you should take a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking, cut down on high-calorie food items, include more vegetables and fruits in your diet, and exercise regularly. If you still have issues with your weight, consult your doctor.
How long does Levepsy XR 500 Tablet take to show its effect?
Levepsy XR 500 Tablet may take a few weeks to start working properly since the dose is increased slowly. Your seizures may continue until Levepsy XR 500 Tablet starts working completely.
For how long do I need to take Levepsy XR 500 Tablet?
You should continue to take Levepsy XR 500 Tablet for as long as your doctor advises you to. Do not stop taking it suddenly because this may increase the frequency of seizures which may be difficult to control.
Will I get addicted to Levepsy XR 500 Tablet if I use it for a long time?
No, Levepsy XR 500 Tablet is not habit-forming. No physical or psychological dependence has been reported with Levepsy XR 500 Tablet. Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects.
What symptoms can occur if someone takes an excess of Levepsy XR 500 Tablet?
Taking an excess of Levepsy XR 500 Tablet may cause sleepiness, agitation, aggression, a decrease of alertness, inhibition of breathing, and even a state of coma. In case of an overdose, immediate medical care should be provided to the patient in a nearby hospital.
How do I come off Levepsy XR 500 Tablet?
The dose of Levepsy XR 500 Tablet should be slowly reduced. You may have to take this medicine for a few months before you can stop it completely. Do not reduce the dose without asking your doctor. Inform your doctor if you get a serious side effect, such as a severe skin reaction. Your doctor may tell you to stop taking Levepsy XR 500 Tablet straight away, even if you have epilepsy.
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