Uses / Indications:
Epilepsy and seizure disorders
Seizures that start in a small area (focal onset)
Generalized tonic-clonic seizures
Seizures that cause myoclonus
Monotherapy for epilepsy diagnosed recently
Adjunct therapy with various antiepileptic drugs for adults and kids
Keeps seizures under control for a long time and makes daily life easier.
Pregnancy interaction:
Use only if your doctor tells you to.
Levetiracetam is one of the safer antiepileptic medicines to take during pregnancy.
It may go on as long as the benefits outweigh the risks, since uncontrolled seizures are more dangerous for both the mother and the fetus.
Usually, it is best to change the dose and add folic acid.
Breastfeeding:
It gets into breast milk in little levels, and it's usually harmless as long as the baby is watched for drowsiness or trouble feeding.
Always talk to your neurologist before starting, stopping, or altering the dose while you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Expert advice:
Take Levepsy every day at the same time.
Don't quit all at once; the dose should be cut back slowly.
Stay away from alcohol and sedatives.
Don't drive or use machinery if you feel sleepy.
You might need to have kidney and liver function tests done every so often.
Tell your doctor if you have mood swings or sadness.
Keep it in a dry area below 25 °C, away from light and moisture.
Side Effects:
Feeling sleepy or drowsy
Dizzy
Headache
Tiredness or weakness
Mood swings or irritability
Very serious / Uncommon
Thoughts of suicide, depression, or distress
Having an allergic reaction (rash, swelling, difficulties breathing)
Loss of coordination
Bleeding or bruising that isn't normal (rare)
Seeing things that aren't there or being confused
If you notice any changes in your behavior or have allergy symptoms, call your doctor right once.
How to use:
Follow your doctor's instructions and take one tablet.
You can take it with or without food, but you should take it at the same time every day.
Do not crush or chew. Just swallow it whole with water.
Keep taking it even if you feel OK; don't quit all at once.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it's almost time for the next dose.
Regular timing helps keep blood levels stable and gives you better control over seizures.
How it works:
Levepsy has Levetiracetam in it, which works on a brain protein called SV2A (synaptic vesicle protein 2A):
Controls the release of neurotransmitters.
Keeps nerve impulses that cause seizures from going haywire.
Stops the spread of seizure activity without slowing down normal brain function.
Helps manage seizures well with little medication interactions.
Faq for medicine:
1. What is the purpose of Levepsy 750 mg?
To stop and control seizures in people who have epilepsy.
2. Is Levepsy able to cure epilepsy?
No, although using it regularly does help control seizures well.
3. Is it safe to use Levepsy when pregnant?
Yes, but only with a doctor's permission. It's the best anticonvulsant for pregnant women.
4. Is it okay to drink alcohol while taking Levepsy?
No. Alcohol makes you sleepier and makes it harder to control seizures.
5. If I feel better, may I stop taking Levepsy?
No. Stopping suddenly can cause seizures. Talk to your doctor about how to slowly lower your dose.
6. How long does it take to work?
Some benefits are noticed within a few days to weeks, and the full effect comes with long-term use.
7. Is it safe for kids to consume Levepsy 750 mg?
Yes, but only if a doctor tells you to. The dose varies on your age and weight.
8. Does Levepsy make you sleepy?
Yes, especially during the start of treatment. Don't drive till you know how you feel.
9. What should I do if I forget to take my medicine?
Take it as soon as you can. If it's close to the next dose, skip it. Don't take twice as much.
10. Does Levepsy make you dependent?
No. It doesn't make you addicted, but you have to use it as directed.
Medicine interaction:
Levepsy doesn't interact with many other drugs, but you should be careful with:
CNS depressants, like alcohol, sleeping medications, and opioids, make you more sleepy.
Methotrexate: potential toxicity from diminished clearance.
Other antiepileptics (phenytoin, carbamazepine) may change the levels of the medication.
Antidepressants and antipsychotics can make you more sleepy or change your mood.
Don't drink alcohol; it makes dizziness worse and makes it harder to control seizures.
To avoid drug interactions, give your doctor a full list of all the drugs and supplements you use.
