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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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