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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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