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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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