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What Are The Side Effects Of Torleva XR?

My mother is suffering with epilepsy from last 10 years. She has been treated with Oxetol 300 after couple of seizures but she gained lot of weight with that drug, approx 10 kgs weight gain. Recently, we consulted another doctor who specialized in epilepsy and she prescribed a tablet called Torleva 250 for some days then Torleva 500 for a month and then Torleva XR. How far this is safe and what may be the side effects ? How this can be treated ?
Thu, 22 Sep 2016
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Torleva contains levetiracetam. It is used for treatment of seizure. Its common side effects are somnolence, weakness, dizziness, anorexia, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, nausea, headache, amnesia, depression, emotional lability, insomnia, nervousness, tremor, vertigo, diplopia, hepatitis, common colds, and upper respiratory tract infections. These side effects are very mild in nature and often resolve on continued use of Torleva XR.
Advice
1.     Continue with Tarleva XR as advised by your doctor
2.     Avoid abrupt withdrawal of Tarleva XR
3.     Avoid driving or operating machinery as it causes drowsiness
4.     Start workout at least for half an hour for 4 – 5 days in a week regularly
5.     Avoid eating high energy foods such as cakes, chocolates, chips etc.
6.     Increase consumption of high fiber diet such as wheat bread, dry date, vegetables etc
7.     Divide your meals into smaller portions and eat them frequently during the day
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What Are The Side Effects Of Torleva XR?

Torleva contains levetiracetam. It is used for treatment of seizure. Its common side effects are somnolence, weakness, dizziness, anorexia, diarrhoea, dyspepsia, nausea, headache, amnesia, depression, emotional lability, insomnia, nervousness, tremor, vertigo, diplopia, hepatitis, common colds, and upper respiratory tract infections. These side effects are very mild in nature and often resolve on continued use of Torleva XR. Advice 1. Continue with Tarleva XR as advised by your doctor 2. Avoid abrupt withdrawal of Tarleva XR 3. Avoid driving or operating machinery as it causes drowsiness 4. Start workout at least for half an hour for 4 – 5 days in a week regularly 5. Avoid eating high energy foods such as cakes, chocolates, chips etc. 6. Increase consumption of high fiber diet such as wheat bread, dry date, vegetables etc 7. Divide your meals into smaller portions and eat them frequently during the day Thanks