Levetiracetam Oral - Levetiracetam - Oral Generic Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Levetiracetam Oral
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Levetiracetam Oral Miscellaneous Notes

• Do not share this medication with others.
• Laboratory and/or medical tests may be performed to monitor your progress.

Read Before Using Levetiracetam Oral (precautions)

• Tell your doctor your medical history, including.

Possible Side Effects

• Drowsiness, dizziness, weakness, headache, loss of coordination (for example, difficulty walking, muscle control) may occur.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
• In most patients, if side effects occur with this medication, they usually occur in the first month of treatment.
• Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these serious side effects.

Levetiracetam Oral Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 C) away from light and moisture.
• Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15-20 degrees C) is permitted.

Drug Interactions

• Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially of drugs that cause drowsiness such as.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
• If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not double the dose to catch up.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication by mouth, usually twice daily; or take as directed by your doctor.
• This drug may be taken with or without food.
• Levetiracetam is best taken at evenly spaced intervals throughout the day to ensure a constant level of drug in the body.
• Do not take this drug more often or increase your dose without consulting your doctor.
• Do not stop taking this drug suddenly without your doctor's approval since seizures may reoccur.
• If this medication does not control your seizures, notify your doctor.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include drowsiness.

Medicinal Applications

• This medication is used in combination with other medications to treat seizures disorders (epilepsy).