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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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