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What Are The Side Effects Of Levtam And Inderal Taken For Seizure Disorder Diagnosed Over 10 Years Ago?
Question: Doctor..My friend is suffering from seizure disorder for past 10 years and is she is taking the following tablet. Two times she had attack of vertigo in the year 2005 and now if she stops the tablet she have little headache. whether she have to continue this tablet or any other medicines to complete relieve from this disorder. Please tell me the mode of action of each tablet and its side effects. what was the cause of this disorder. 2004 and 2005 1.Dicorate ER 500mg 2.Facitab 2006 1.Dicorate ER 500mg 2.Levtam 250 3.Facitab 2007 1. Dicorate ER( 750 mg and 500mg) 2. Levtam 250 mg 3. Facitab 4. Ferium XT 5.zonicep( 25mg and also100mg) 6.Inderal (10mg) 2009 1.Levtam 250mg 2.Zonicep 100mg 3.Ferium XT 4.Inderal 10mg 2011 1. Levtam 250mg 2.Zonicep 50 mg 3.Inderal 10mg 4.Ferium XT 2013 1.Levtam 250 mg 2.Inderal 10mg
Brief Answer:
My reply is below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Seizure disorder or epilepsy is a chronic condition requiring medicines for a long time, even lifelong in some cases.
Among the list of medications, Dicorate ER, Levtam and Zonicep are anti-seizure medications. They block abnormal electrical discharges from the brain, preventing the seizures. They are reasonably safe, however may cause weight gain/hair loss/tremors of hands (Dicorate ER), behavioral changes (Levtam), drowsiness, etc.
Inderal is a beta blocker and prevents the recurrence of headache in conditions such as migraine. It is a safe drug and does not cause any side effects.
Facitab and Ferium XT are iron supplements and are used for treating anemia (low hemoglobin).
I hope my reply has helped you. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Sudhir Kumar
Consultant Neurologist
My reply is below.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Seizure disorder or epilepsy is a chronic condition requiring medicines for a long time, even lifelong in some cases.
Among the list of medications, Dicorate ER, Levtam and Zonicep are anti-seizure medications. They block abnormal electrical discharges from the brain, preventing the seizures. They are reasonably safe, however may cause weight gain/hair loss/tremors of hands (Dicorate ER), behavioral changes (Levtam), drowsiness, etc.
Inderal is a beta blocker and prevents the recurrence of headache in conditions such as migraine. It is a safe drug and does not cause any side effects.
Facitab and Ferium XT are iron supplements and are used for treating anemia (low hemoglobin).
I hope my reply has helped you. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr Sudhir Kumar
Consultant Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Regarding my friends problem doctor how to find the type of seizure disorder she is suffering and how long she have to take the medicines to completely cure from the disorder.
Brief Answer:
My reply is below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your friend can undergo MRI brain-epilepsy protocol and EEG to determine the type of seizures.
The medications are required for a minimum of three seizure-free years.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr Sudhir Kumar
Neurologist
My reply is below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Your friend can undergo MRI brain-epilepsy protocol and EEG to determine the type of seizures.
The medications are required for a minimum of three seizure-free years.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr Sudhir Kumar
Neurologist
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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