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Suffering From Seizures. Prescribed Levipil, Excessive Sleepiness, Feeling Drained. Stop Medication?

My husband had a seizure abt a month ago. Prior to this episode he had a seisure about 10yrs ago. This time he was rushed to the hospital & the doctor prescribed Levipil 500 twice a day. After taking this tablet, he feel very sleepy & drained out. Please advise.. Can he stop the tablet? Can he take a lower dose? Is there an alternative for this?
Fri, 23 Nov 2012
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

Levipil (levetiracetam) generally is a very good and effective medicine for controlling epilepsy. However, in your husband's case, it is causing a side effect- excessive sleep. As the current dose is too low to decrease it further, the only option is to stop it.

However, he needs to be on anti-epileptic drugs. So, he may start one of the other drugs such as sodium valproate, lamotrigine, etc. Please discuss this with his neurologist.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad
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Suffering From Seizures. Prescribed Levipil, Excessive Sleepiness, Feeling Drained. Stop Medication?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. Levipil (levetiracetam) generally is a very good and effective medicine for controlling epilepsy. However, in your husband s case, it is causing a side effect- excessive sleep. As the current dose is too low to decrease it further, the only option is to stop it. However, he needs to be on anti-epileptic drugs. So, he may start one of the other drugs such as sodium valproate, lamotrigine, etc. Please discuss this with his neurologist. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad