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Levesam is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Injection, Solution. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Epilepsy. The alternative uses of Levesam have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Levesam depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Levesam are Fatigue, Headache, Drowsiness. While these are the most often observed Levesam side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Levesam go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Levesam's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Levesam related warnings talks about Levesam's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Levesam contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Levesam with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Levesam is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Levesam 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Levesam is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Levesam safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Levesam. It is best to stop taking Levesam immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Levesam safe during breastfeeding?
Levesam may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Levesam on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Levesam on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Levesam on the Liver?
Levesam has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Levesam on the Heart?
Levesam is not harmful for the heart.
Levesam 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 Levesam unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levesam habit forming or addictive?
Levesam is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Levesam you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Levesam is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, this Levesam works for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levesam
You can take Levesam with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levesam
Consuming Levesam with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, Levesam 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.
No, Levesam 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, Levesam and gabapentin can be taken together because no harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. Hence, it is safe to take Levesam along with gabapentin.
Levesam 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.
No, Levesam does not help with nerve (neuropathic) pain. Scientific studies have found that medicine is ineffective for providing relief from neuropathic pain symptoms.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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