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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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