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Levigress is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup, Solution, Tablet, Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Epilepsy. The alternative uses of Levigress have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Levigress depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Levigress include Fatigue, Headache, Drowsiness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Levigress as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Levigress are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Levigress's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Levigress's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Levigress are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Levigress may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Levigress is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Levigress is used to treat the following -
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Levigress safe for pregnant women?
Levigress may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Levigress again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Levigress safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Levigress on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Levigress on the Kidneys?
Levigress rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levigress on the Liver?
Levigress is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Levigress on the Heart?
Levigress is completely safe for the heart.
Levigress should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levigress unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levigress habit forming or addictive?
Levigress is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Levigress can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Levigress only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Levigress can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levigress
You can take Levigress with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levigress
Consumption of alcohol and Levigress together may have severe effects on your health.
No, Levigress does not help with nerve (neuropathic) pain. Scientific studies have found that medicine is ineffective for providing relief from neuropathic pain symptoms.
Levigress 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.
Yes, Levigress and gabapentin can be taken together because no harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. Hence, it is safe to take Levigress along with gabapentin.
No, Levigress is a prescription drug, so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's advice because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, Levigress is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as weakness, dizziness, and irritability. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this drug then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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