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Side effects of Levera
I have been taking levera for 4.5 years. Dosage is 250mg in the morning and 750mg at night. Since, medication has started, I have trouble concentrating, experiencing poor memory, less interest in studies and other activities like sports,
reading etc. Also feeling low motivation.
I have experienced seizures thrice. First unprovoked. Second due to missed dose. Third after gradual withdrawal of medicine.
Does levera cause such cognitive and behavioral changes? Should I ask my doctor to change medicine?
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Consult your our doctor to discuss your side effects, but do not stop taking the medicine until they give you a safe plan to switch or adjust your dose.
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You are on Levetiracetam (Levera) for seizure control, and your history suggests Epilepsy (since seizures recur when medication is stopped/missed).
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• Maintain strict medication timing (very important)
• Good sleep routine (critical for seizure control)
• Light exercise → improves cognition and mood
• Break study sessions into shorter intervals
⚠️ Red flags:
• Increasing seizures
• Severe mood changes / depression
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Your symptoms are most likely related to the medicine, though it's an excellent anti epileptic medicine.You may have to substitute with a different medicine,under the supervision of your neurologist.Dont Stop/alter the dose abruptly
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These are known neuropsychiatric side effects of Levetiracetam (Levera). It can cause mood changes, poor concentration, memory issues, irritability, and low motivation due to its effect on neurotransmitters in the brain.
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-Do not stop abruptly (risk of seizures)
-Discuss dose adjustment or drug switch with neurologist
-take Tab Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) 40–50 mg once daily, for 4–6 weeks (may reduce behavioral side effects)
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-These side effects are common and reversible after dose change/switch
-Maintain regular sleep and medication timing
-Avoid missing doses (trigger seizures)
-Consult neurologist before any change
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Do consult
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Please dont self medicated or stop it of its own.
Continue the medication as prescribed but regular follow up is needed.
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Yes , change the drug with consult your prescribed doctor.
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Yes, Levera can cause these symptoms. However you must not stop or change this medication without consulting your prescribing doctor or else it may cause another seizure episode
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Yes levera can cause such cognitive symptoms but since you have history of 3 episodes of seizures so tapering or stopping of medication should only be done under the suggestion of the consultant doctor.
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Either adding some medication or vitamins or you can also witch the medication.You can also consult me for further management(seven double zero nine six four one three nine four)
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Change your medicine
Consult
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Yess these side effects of levera are very common ...but before reducing the dose it is imperative to stay epilepsy episode free for atleast 3 years
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please donot withdraw the medicine ...take proper doctor consult before doing so ...
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Yes, Levetiracetam (Levera) can cause poor concentration, low mood, irritability and reduced motivation in some people.
Do not stop suddenly, but discuss with your doctor dose adjustment or changing medicine can help.
Please consult me for proper evaluation and treatment.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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4 yrs exp
Kanpur
Yes consult to a prescribed doctor
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Dr. Rachna Pande
Internal Medicine
42 yrs exp
Bhopal
Yes it does cause cognitive disturbances, but please consult your treating doctor. As per your condition, he can reduce dose or slowly change to another medicine.
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Swathi T
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Chennai
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