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Can Levetiracetam cause dizziness after 4 years of usage?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been taking Levipil 500 for the past four years, and for the last three years, I have not experienced any side effects with the medication. But, for the past two weeks, I have been feeling dizzy after taking the medicine. My body has seemingly adjusted to the medication. I am w... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Experiencing dizziness or sleepiness with Levetiracetam after such a long period is unusual. These side effects are usually more noticeable during the initial phase of treatment. But, in some patients, especially on l... Read Full »
What are the side effects of taking Ashwagandha and Brahmi with Levetiracetam?
Query: Hi doctor, I was unconscious for 1 to 1.5 minutes, and my body temperature fell. I made a tight fist during unconsiousness. After that, I had a feeling of vomiting and acidity. At the age of two, I had a fever, and my face became white, and I took medications for 4.5 years. I take one tablet of Tor... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There are side effects of every medicine (belonging to every pathies, either be allopathy, Ayurveda, homeopathy). Tablet Levetiracetam also has the own side effects profile, which may happen to a person and may not occur to another person. And every patient does not ge... Read Full »
How to cure the brain hemorrhage in my father?
Query: Hello doctor,My father has a brain hemorrhage. He has multiple blood clots. I am attaching the CT scan reports. Please have a look. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These are not blood clots but areas of bleeding within the brain. He should be treated with hemostatic agents till the resolution of the hemorrhage and edema. For more information consult an internal medicine physician online --> https://icliniq.com./ask-a-doctor-on... Read Full »
How to treat seizures without side effects?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 53 years old working man. Three years back, I had my first seizure attack while in my office and discussing a meeting. It was a powerful attack, and I got injured, mostly in my face. A few months later, when I was packing my luggage for travel, I lost consciousness for about two ho... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Since tablet Brivajoy (Brivaracetam) is challenging to find, it is fine to continue with tablet Valparin Chrono (Sodium Valproate and Valproic Acid) 500 mg three times daily and tablet Levera (Levetiracetam) 500 mg twice daily. This is a g... Read Full »
Is dizziness a side effect of tablet Levera?
Query: Hello doctor, Two years back, I had a left PICA Aneurysm (Posterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery), for which it was coiled. Since then, I am taking tablet Levipil. Right now, I am taking tablet Levera XR 750 mg once daily. Sometimes, when I sit for a long time that too only when I use the Indian styl... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Dizziness that you are having is a very normal phenomenon, which occurs in a large number of normal individuals. It may happen while standing from sitting position, because of a relatively low cerebral perfusion (blood supply to the brain) for a few seconds. It is durin... Read Full »
How long Keppra can be taken by SLE patient?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a-28-year old female diagnosed with systemic lupous erythematosus (SLE) six years ago. I was on medication for four years and I stopped the medication when there had been no flare-ups or any syndrome for a while. Three months back, I had a flare up for the first time in three years. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read carefully your question and would explain that this is the lowest therapeutic dose of Keppra. So the dose cannot be reduced further. Regarding the period of treatment, I would explain that it is necessary to take Keppra (Levetiracetam) at least three years afte... Read Full »
What is the treatment for seizure episodes in my 15-year-old sister?
Query: Hello doctor, My sister has been having seizures. So, we consulted a doctor, who said she has abnormal brain activity. Her electroencephalogram (EEG) showed abnormal spikes. Currently, she is taking Levipil 1000, twice a day. What is going on with my sister? No one is explaining anything, and the m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concerns. Regarding seizures, Levipil (Levetiracetam) is a good option for treatment of seizure disorder, and I think your doctor has taken the right decision. Now regarding the behavioral changes that you mentioned, I would ... Read Full »
How to overcome lethargy and sleepiness after lunch?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33 year old software professional. I have a lot of work pressure and also loads of stress and tension in my personal life. I sleep around seven to eight hours a day and stick to a very healthy and disciplined lifestyle with respect to timely food habits and taking a balanced die... Read Full »
Dr. Satpute Ganeshkumar Suresh
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. What epilepsy treatment are you on? Drugs prescribed for epilepsy as well as OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) can cause sedation. If it is not due to the drugs, you can try changing your meal schedule. It is normal for everyone to feel sleepy after a heavy lunch.... Read Full »
Can I take a sleeping tablet along with Levetiracetam?
Query: Hi doctor, I am taking Levetiracetam 500 mg for brain injury. Can I take a sleeping tablet-like Restavit or Melatonin along with it? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you can take Melatonin or Restavit (Doxylamine) for having good sleep while taking Levetiracetam. There is no need to worry about it. Read Full »
Why do I get seizures though my EEG is normal?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 25-year-old female. I had my first seizure three years ago. I have put on Levetiracetam 500 mg, but eventually, my seizure continued two seizures per year until today. But last year, my dose was increased to 750 mg, but seizures are the same i.e., two seizures per year. I did EEG ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have recurrent seizures for the last three years, and you had two years in the preceding year. You fall into the category of uncontrolled seizures. Though your EEG (electroencephalography) is normal, no mention of any CT or MRI head is mentioned. I presume yo... Read Full »