Levipil XR 1g Tablet

Product introduction
Levipil XR 1g Tablet is an anti-epileptic medicine used to treat seizures 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.

Levipil XR 1g 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 Levipil Tablet PR
Epilepsy
Treatment of Epilepsy and Seizures

Benefits of Levipil Tablet PR
Levipil XR 1g 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. This medicine can be used to control various types of seizures such as myoclonic, partial-onset, and primary generalized tonic-clonic. 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 Levipil 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 are worried about them.

Common side effects of Levipil
Sleepiness
Dizziness
Fatigue
Headache
Decreased appetite
Behavioral changes
Aggressive behavior
Irritation
Agitation
Nasal congestion
Infection
Convulsion
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
Tremors
Vertigo
Lethargy

How to use Levipil Tablet PR
Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Levipil XR 1g Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Levipil Tablet PR works
Levipil XR 1g 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 Levipil XR 1g Tablet.
Pregnancy – Safe if prescribed. Levipil XR 1g Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.
Breastfeeding – Safe if prescribed. Levipil XR 1g 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.
Driving – Unsafe. Levipil XR 1g Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney – Caution. Levipil XR 1g Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver – Safe if prescribed. Levipil XR 1g Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data suggests that dose adjustment may not be needed in these patients. However, a lower dose may be advised in patients with severe liver disease.

What if you forget to take Levipil Tablet PR
If you miss a dose of Levipil XR 1g 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.