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What Are The Effects Of Long Term Use Of Levipil In Women?
Question: My daughter is 15 yrs old .recently she has done a sleep deprive test and her report says ( General spike and poly spike wave discharge noted consistent with a primary generalised epilepsy ) .when ever is late night for studies or any tention she has jerks on her hands . Now the doctor prescribed her levipil 500 . As a mother I'm very worried how safe is levipil for her Age .plus will there any problem after her marriage in conceiving or any other related issue .pls guide me
Brief Answer:
Levipil is safe for her.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your daughter's symptoms, EEG report and current medications.
She is most probably suffering from a type of epilepsy, called as juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME).
The most effective drugs for treating this condition are sodium valproate and levetiracetam. Among this, levetiracetam is safer for girls and women.
Therefore, she is on correct drug- levipil (levetiracetam). This would not cause any side effects on her reproductive system, or any other systems. So, she should continue levipil to prevent any seizures in future.
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 safe for her.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your daughter's symptoms, EEG report and current medications.
She is most probably suffering from a type of epilepsy, called as juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME).
The most effective drugs for treating this condition are sodium valproate and levetiracetam. Among this, levetiracetam is safer for girls and women.
Therefore, she is on correct drug- levipil (levetiracetam). This would not cause any side effects on her reproductive system, or any other systems. So, she should continue levipil to prevent any seizures in future.
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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