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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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