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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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