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What Causes Dizziness, Memory And Concentration Problem While On Levipil?
Question: Hi doctor,
I had seizure so got Mri done to brain then they found tumor on my left frontal lobe, I underwent surgery, chemo,radiation and i was taking levipill 500mg once a day ,after 2yrs again I had seizure, then 2nd time I underwent surgery because my Mri scan showed growth in my tumor, ty diagnosis said there is no tumor it was necrotic tissue present and I'm on levipill 500mg twice a day nw,I'm having strange feeling like more anxious if I don't take levipill, after taking levipill I feel dizziness and get scared to walk alone on road,is tis because of levipill or anything else
I had seizure so got Mri done to brain then they found tumor on my left frontal lobe, I underwent surgery, chemo,radiation and i was taking levipill 500mg once a day ,after 2yrs again I had seizure, then 2nd time I underwent surgery because my Mri scan showed growth in my tumor, ty diagnosis said there is no tumor it was necrotic tissue present and I'm on levipill 500mg twice a day nw,I'm having strange feeling like more anxious if I don't take levipill, after taking levipill I feel dizziness and get scared to walk alone on road,is tis because of levipill or anything else
Brief Answer:
Change medications under consultation to one of below mentioned
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Seizures due to tumor or post operative gliosis require treatment.
Levipil in some person may cause dizziness, memory and concentration problems.
If no recurrence of tumor on histopathological examination then nothing to worry about.
For seizure control you can take either of oxcarbazepine, lacosamide, Valproate.
All drugs have some or other side effects. It is advisable to take medication and continue which suits you.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Change medications under consultation to one of below mentioned
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Seizures due to tumor or post operative gliosis require treatment.
Levipil in some person may cause dizziness, memory and concentration problems.
If no recurrence of tumor on histopathological examination then nothing to worry about.
For seizure control you can take either of oxcarbazepine, lacosamide, Valproate.
All drugs have some or other side effects. It is advisable to take medication and continue which suits you.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Hi doctor,
I am having seizures because of tumor, so there is no tumor nw should I continue levipill and for how many months or should I take tis for whole life,I hv up load the reports,please have check
I am having seizures because of tumor, so there is no tumor nw should I continue levipill and for how many months or should I take tis for whole life,I hv up load the reports,please have check
Brief Answer:
Treatment may be continued for 2-3 years
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome back to HCM.
I have gone through your reports.
The report is not showing any tumor recurrence.
The treatment for epilepsy is required for few years until seizure is completely controlled for atleast 2-3 years.
You can switch to antiepileptics like oxcarbazepine, lacosamide or Valproate if levipil is causing any problems.
Sudden stopping is not recommended and drug should be tapered slowly under doctor's guidance.
You should carry advice of your treating doctor at NIMHANS as the centre is very good for such cases.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Treatment may be continued for 2-3 years
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome back to HCM.
I have gone through your reports.
The report is not showing any tumor recurrence.
The treatment for epilepsy is required for few years until seizure is completely controlled for atleast 2-3 years.
You can switch to antiepileptics like oxcarbazepine, lacosamide or Valproate if levipil is causing any problems.
Sudden stopping is not recommended and drug should be tapered slowly under doctor's guidance.
You should carry advice of your treating doctor at NIMHANS as the centre is very good for such cases.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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