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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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