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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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