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Posted on Thu, 3 Dec 2015
Question: Hllo...Sir.
my brother was having schizure ...firstly it was accompanied by movement of limbs and bitting of toungue and memory loss . Previously time duration was 15 second . Now after treatment with levipil 500 mg and encora 500 mg from 1 month the complete symptons are removed but still after 5 dats there is certain umconciousness followed by memory loss for 1.to 2 min but there are no such symtons of movement of limb and biting of toungue or closing of eye . Is the treatment we are taking is proper. And the schizure that occur to him is only after taking meal
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Please provide drug composition of Encora

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.

I can certainly understand your concerns.

I apologize for the delayed response owing to my work schedule.

I have worked through your query in detail.

Before guiding you through, I would like to know the drug content of Encora 500 as I am unable to find it's drug composition

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (7 minutes later)
Sorry...sir...i should have write complete name
correct name is encorate chrono 500 mg
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Right treatment is given

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.

I can certainly understand your concerns.

Yes, your brother is certainly heading in a right direction with regards to his treatment.

He is placed on both adjuvant and standard therapy with 2 drugs.

He will take 3 months to completely get the symptoms under control.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Suresh Heijebu (15 minutes later)
But...Sir why only just after having meal
this become so traumatic that we r always in tension whenever he had a meal. IS THERE ANY REASON BEHIND THIS
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It is a form of reflex epilepsy

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.

I can certainly understand your concerns.

I apologize for the delayed response owing to my work schedule.

Your brother seems to have post prandial epilepsy a form of reflex epilepsy.

It is largely related to genetic influence although high carbohydrate diet causing spikes in sugar levels can cause this kind of seizure activity.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Suggest Remedy For Persistent Seizures

Brief Answer: Please provide drug composition of Encora Detailed Answer: Hello, Sir. I can certainly understand your concerns. I apologize for the delayed response owing to my work schedule. I have worked through your query in detail. Before guiding you through, I would like to know the drug content of Encora 500 as I am unable to find it's drug composition Thank you.