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Levetiracetam (750mg)
Levenue 750 Tablet is an anti-epileptic medicine used to treat seizures (fits) in epilepsy.
Tablet
Levenue 750 Tablet suppresses the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. You can take it with or without food but try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Your doctor will advise the right dose for you. It is generally advised as a long-term treatment. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to even if you feel well. If you stop or miss doses your seizures could get worse.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Levenue 750 Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Levenue 750 Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It works by attaching to specific sites (SV2A) on the surfaces of nerve cells. This suppresses the abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain and prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures.
Levenue 750 Tablet should be taken regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures. Make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you. Do not stop using Levenue 750 Tablet without talking to your doctor even if you feel better. It may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you do not drive or use machinery. Take your medication on time.
Yes, Levenue 750 Tablet can make you feel sleepy. Therefore, during the initial phase of treatment, avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights, or participating in potentially dangerous activities until you know how this medicine affects you.
Levenue 750 Tablet is not known to affect fertility in males or females. However, talk to your doctor if you are facing fertility issues during the treatment with this medicine.
Weight gain is an uncommon side effect of Levenue 750 Tablet. However, the response may vary from person to person. To prevent weight gain you should take a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking, cut down on high-calorie food items, include more vegetables and fruits in your diet, and exercise regularly. If you still have issues with your weight, consult your doctor.
Levenue 750 Tablet may take a few weeks to start working properly since the dose is increased slowly. Your seizures may continue until Levenue 750 Tablet starts working completely.
You should continue to take Levenue 750 Tablet for as long as your doctor advises you to. Do not stop taking it suddenly because this may increase the frequency of seizures which may be difficult to control.
No, Levenue 750 Tablet is not habit-forming. No physical or psychological dependence has been reported with Levenue 750 Tablet. Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects.
Taking an excess of Levenue 750 Tablet may cause drowsiness, agitation, aggression, a decrease of alertness, inhibition of breathing, and even a state of coma. In case of an overdose, immediate medical care should be provided to the patient in a nearby hospital.
The dose of Levenue 750 Tablet should be slowly reduced. You may have to take this medicine for a few months before you can stop it completely. Do not reduce the dose without asking your doctor. Inform your doctor if you get a serious side effect, such as a severe skin reaction. Your doctor may tell you to stop taking Levenue 750 Tablet straight away, even if you have epilepsy.