Common Fatigue, Headache, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Nasopharyngitis.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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