Description

Levigress 500 Tablet is an anti-epileptic medicine used to prevent and control seizures in people with epilepsy. It can be used alone or with other medications. By regulating abnormal electrical activity in the brain, it helps reduce the frequency and severity of seizures.

Benefits

Controls various types of seizures including myoclonic, partial-onset, and generalized tonic-clonic
Reduces symptoms such as confusion, jerking movements, and loss of awareness
Supports safe daily activities like driving and swimming
Helps improve overall quality of life by minimizing seizure episodes

Side Effects
Common side effects may include:

Sleepiness, fatigue, dizziness, and headache
Decreased appetite, behavioral changes, aggression, and irritation
Nasal congestion, infections, nausea, tremors, vertigo, and lethargy

How to Use

Take as prescribed by your doctor
Swallow the tablet whole; do not chew, crush, or break
Can be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time every day
Continue treatment even if you feel well

How It Works
Levigress 500 Tablet binds to SV2A sites on nerve cells in the brain. This suppresses abnormal electrical activity and prevents the spread of signals that trigger seizures.

Points to Avoid

Avoid alcohol as it may worsen side effects
Do not drive or operate machinery if feeling sleepy, dizzy, or experiencing vision changes
Do not skip doses; missed doses may trigger seizures

Safety Advice and Precautions

Use with caution if you have kidney disease; dose adjustment may be required
Generally safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding if prescribed; monitor the baby for sleepiness and weight gain
Inform your doctor about depression or suicidal thoughts
Regular blood tests may be advised to monitor kidney function