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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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