Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

No, short-term treatment with Amendo does not cause vitamin D deficiency. However, scientific data suggests that long-term use of Amendo may indirectly cause vitamin D deficiency.

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

No, Amendo should not be discontinued without doctors advice because sudden discontinuation of this drug might result in withdrawal seizures. You should decrease the dose of medicine gradually as per your doctor's instruction to avoid withdrawal seizure. Hence, you are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, Amendo may cause a headache. It is a known side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind a headache is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Amendo may be used in combination with other drugs such as haloperidol to treat bipolar disorders. Clinical studies have found that it offers potential benefits in treating bipolar disorders but more data is needed to confirm these results.

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Amendo contains levetiracetam which is an anti-epileptic agent. The exact mechanism for antiepileptic activity is not known but it is presumed that Amendo works by preventing the release of chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) in the brain by binding to specific proteins (synaptic vesicle protein). It indirectly helps in increasing the activity of inhibitory neurotransmitter (GABA) which prevents the abnormal activity in the brain. In this way Amendo prevents from the seizures.