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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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