Common Fatigue, Headache, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Nasopharyngitis.

Expert advice for Confilev Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Confilev to reduce the frequency of seizures. Confilev should be taken at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body. Do not stop using Confilev without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Confilev, 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.

Q. What is Confilev?
Confilev belongs to a class of medication called antiepileptics (medicines used to treat seizures/epilepsy). It is mainly used for epilepsy form in which the seizure (fit) initially affect one side of the brain but can extend to larger areas on both sides of the brain. This can also be used as an add on drug in other types of seizures with other antiepileptic drugs.

Q. Does Confilev contain paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
No, Confilev does not contain paracetamol (acetaminophen).

Q. Is Confilev an enzyme inducer?
No, Confilev is not an enzyme inducer. Some studies do report that Confilev has enzyme-inducing property to some extent. Please consult your doctor before taking Confilev with other medicines as it may decrease the efficacy of other medicines taken along with.

Q. Can I take ibuprofen or paracetamol with Confilev?
There are no known drug-drug interactions between Confilev and paracetamol/ ibuprofen. But doctor's advice should be followed about taking both the medications together.

Q. Does Confilev get you high?
No, Confilev does not get you high.

Q. Does Confilev cause hair loss?
Hair loss has been reported as a rare side effect of Confilev. It is reversible if the medicine is stopped. Please consult your doctor if you experience hair fall while you are taking Confilev.

Q. Can Confilev cause anxiety?
Anxiety is a commonly reported side effect of Confilev. Please consult your doctor if you experience anxiety which could be either new onset or there is worsening of anxiety while you are taking Confilev.

Q. Can Confilev cause weight gain?
Weight gain has been reported as a side effect with Confilev but this is not a very common side effect. Please consult your doctor in case you experience weight gain while taking Confilev.

Q. Does Confilev cause memory loss?
Memory impairment has been reported as an uncommon side effect with Confilev. Please consult your doctor if you experience this symptom while you are taking Confilev

Q. Does Confilev cause dizziness?
Dizziness is one of the most frequently reported side effects of Confilev.

Q. Does Confilev cause constipation?
Constipation has been reported by a few patients taking Confilev but it is not a very common side effect.

Q. Can the use of Confilev cause an increase in blood pressure?
High blood pressure has not been reported in patients taking Confilev. However, please consult your doctor if experience this problem.

Q. Is Confilev a psychotropic medication?
No, Confilev is not a psychotropic medication. Confilev belongs to a group of medicines used for the management of seizures or epilepsy.

Q. Is Confilev a steroid?
No, Confilev is not a steroid. Confilev belongs to a group of medicines used for the management of seizures or epilepsy.

Q. Is Confilev a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAO-I)?
No, Confilev is not a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAO-I). Confilev belongs to a group of medicines used for the management of seizures or epilepsy.

Q. Is Confilev a benzodiazepine?
No, Confilev is not a benzodiazepine. Confilev belongs to a group of medicines used for the management of seizures or epilepsy.

Q. Can I take Confilev with ibuprofen?
No, interaction has been reported between Confilev and ibuprofen. However, this does not mean that the interactions do not occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Confilev with paracetamol?
Minor interaction can occur between Confilev and paracetamol as Confilev can induce the metabolism of paracetamol and there could be an increase in metabolites of paracetamol which are hepatotoxic (toxic to the liver). Please consult your physician before taking the two medicines together.