Levipil 1g Tablet

Product introduction
Levipil 1g Tablet is an antiepileptic medicine used to treat seizures in epilepsy. It can be used alone or with other medicines. It helps to prevent seizures as long as you continue to take it.

Levipil 1g Tablet suppresses 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 for maximum benefit. The dose depends on your condition and response to treatment. It is usually prescribed as a long-term therapy. Continue taking it for as long as your doctor advises, even if you feel well. Do not stop or miss doses as this may worsen seizures.

Some common side effects include headache, sleepiness, irritation, decreased appetite, and behavioral changes such as aggression. These are more common in the first few weeks and usually lessen over time. A small number of patients may develop serious mood changes or thoughts of self-harm. Contact your doctor if your mood worsens.

Inform your doctor if you have kidney problems, depression, suicidal thoughts, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor may recommend regular blood tests to monitor kidney function while on this medicine.

Uses of Levipil Tablet

• Epilepsy
• Treatment of seizures

Benefits of Levipil Tablet
Levipil 1g Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants. It works by slowing abnormal electrical signals in the brain that cause seizures. It can control different types of seizures such as myoclonic, partial-onset, and generalized tonic-clonic seizures. It may also help reduce associated symptoms like jerking movements, confusion, loss of awareness, fear, or anxiety. With treatment, patients can safely perform activities such as swimming or driving. It may take a few weeks to see full benefits as the dose is gradually adjusted. Do not stop taking it without medical advice.

Side effects of Levipil Tablet
Most side effects are mild and improve as your body adjusts. Consult your doctor if they persist or worry you.

Common side effects

• Sleepiness
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Decreased appetite
• Irritation
• Agitation
• Behavioral changes
• Aggressive behavior
• Tremors
• Vertigo
• Lethargy
• Convulsions
• Nasal congestion
• Infection
• Nausea
• Throat or nasal inflammation

How to use Levipil Tablet
Take the dose prescribed by your doctor. Swallow whole with water. Do not chew, crush, or break. Levipil 1g Tablet can be taken with or without food but should be taken at the same time every day.

How Levipil Tablet works
Levipil 1g Tablet is an antiepileptic medicine. It works by binding to specific sites on nerve cells (SV2A), which helps reduce abnormal nerve activity in the brain and prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures.

Safety advice

• Alcohol: Unsafe. Do not consume alcohol while taking Levipil.
• Pregnancy: Safe if prescribed. Studies suggest little to no risk to the baby.
• Breastfeeding: Probably safe. Limited data shows no major risk, but monitor the baby for sleepiness and proper weight gain.
• Driving: Unsafe. May cause sleepiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. Avoid driving if affected.
• Kidney: Use with caution. Dose adjustment may be required in patients with kidney disease. Consult your doctor.
• Liver: Safe if prescribed. Generally no dose adjustment needed, but in severe liver disease, a lower dose may be recommended.

What if you forget to take Levipil Tablet?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to the next dose, skip the missed one and continue as scheduled. Do not take a double dose.