Common Fatigue, Headache, Sleepiness, Dizziness, Nasopharyngitis.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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