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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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