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Suggest A Safe Alternative For Levipil 500
Question: My daughter has problems of closing her eyes for seconds during which she goes blank. She has these problems since 5-6 years. She lived normal life till now. She is 24 and married in July 2014. In 2012 MRI was done but it was normal. A neurologist diagnosed it as a case of epilepsy and prescribed Levipil 500 once in night. She is taking since March with improvement. When she misses dose, the problem rises. Their in laws are worried about side effects of Levipil 500 and about this disease. I am worried also.
Can she live normal life with use of Levipil 500 or can she do without medicine. As the medicine may have side effects like pregnancy problem and mood disorder and slow mental activity. Is there safe alternative to levipil 500 for this problem if the medicine is absolutely essential? Can this disease be managed by natural supplements and life style? Neurologist says that in case of stress, tension and sleeplessness this problem rises. Is it true? Then this can be managed. May this drug cure this problem in some time without side effects? Please help in replying my queries in detail. Is there a cause of worry to us?
Regards
Can she live normal life with use of Levipil 500 or can she do without medicine. As the medicine may have side effects like pregnancy problem and mood disorder and slow mental activity. Is there safe alternative to levipil 500 for this problem if the medicine is absolutely essential? Can this disease be managed by natural supplements and life style? Neurologist says that in case of stress, tension and sleeplessness this problem rises. Is it true? Then this can be managed. May this drug cure this problem in some time without side effects? Please help in replying my queries in detail. Is there a cause of worry to us?
Regards
Brief Answer:
Levipil is correct medicine.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your daughter's symptoms and her current medication.
I agree with the diagnosis of epilepsy and levipil (levetiracetam) is the correct medicine for that.
Levipil is a safe medicine and can be safely used even during pregnancy.
If needed, the dose of levipil may be increased, however, it should be used daily. Medicine may be needed for 3-5 years.
She should avoid stress and tension, and sleep for 7-8 hours, to prevent the recurrence of symptoms.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
Levipil is correct medicine.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your daughter's symptoms and her current medication.
I agree with the diagnosis of epilepsy and levipil (levetiracetam) is the correct medicine for that.
Levipil is a safe medicine and can be safely used even during pregnancy.
If needed, the dose of levipil may be increased, however, it should be used daily. Medicine may be needed for 3-5 years.
She should avoid stress and tension, and sleep for 7-8 hours, to prevent the recurrence of symptoms.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
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