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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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