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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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