Common Fatigue, Headache, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Nasopharyngitis.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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