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Can The Drug Levipil Trigger A Reaction Causing Hypothyroidism?

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Posted on Sat, 25 Aug 2012
Question: Can the drug Levipil trigger a reaction causing hypothyroidism?
Ever since I changed from Eptoin to Levipil, the constipation is a factor hurting me, and i am not able to pass stools without a laxative.
My TSH is now 67.
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Baheti (45 minutes later)
Hello XXXXXXX
Levepil wont cause hypothyroidism or constpiation. Constipation is a common problem in hypothyroid patients.
Don't worry with thyroxine supplementation and laxative will solve your problem.
Levipil (Levetiracetam) is one of the safest antiepileptic medication.

Best wsihes,
Dr. Neeraj Baheti
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Can The Drug Levipil Trigger A Reaction Causing Hypothyroidism?

Hello XXXXXXX
Levepil wont cause hypothyroidism or constpiation. Constipation is a common problem in hypothyroid patients.
Don't worry with thyroxine supplementation and laxative will solve your problem.
Levipil (Levetiracetam) is one of the safest antiepileptic medication.

Best wsihes,
Dr. Neeraj Baheti