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Expert advice for Epitra Tablet
Your doctor has prescribed Epitra to reduce the frequency of seizures. Epitra should be taken at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body. Do not stop using Epitra 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 Epitra, 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 Epitra?
Epitra 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 Epitra contain paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
No, Epitra does not contain paracetamol (acetaminophen).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Can I take Epitra with ibuprofen?
No, interaction has been reported between Epitra 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 Epitra with paracetamol?
Minor interaction can occur between Epitra and paracetamol as Epitra 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.