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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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