Can Levipil-500 Taken Continuously For 3 Years Cause Gait Issues?

Posted on Tue, 21 Apr 2015

Question: can levipil 500 mg taken continuously for 3 years cause gait issues ,difficulty in walking , slur in speaking and difficulty in writing ?

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes it can cause such side effects.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.

I understand your concern.

Yes Levipil 500 can cause all the issues you mentioned when taken for more than 3 years on cumulative basis.

Post your further queries,if any

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (29 minutes later)

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Is there anyway the side effects of Levipll 500mg ( 3 years) could be reversed?
The nuerologist has advised already to phase out in a month

Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No specific ways to reverse levipil side effects

Detailed Answer:
Hi Sir.

There are no specific ways to reverse the side effects of Levipil.

The side effects usually subside in the due course of 6 months or more once the drug is set for tapering.

Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar