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What Are The Side Effects Of Torleva?

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Posted on Mon, 8 Aug 2016
Question: My mother got seizure fits before 10 days. Doctor advised torleva 500mg morning n night. is this have any side effects. Any alternative tablet with low side effect is there?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Safe drug for seizures.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

Common side effects of Levetiracetam include:

Sleepiness, Weakness, Dizziness, Infection, Nasal congestion, Decreased appetite, Irritability, aggressiveness.

It is one of the epilepsy drugs with less side effects, so I think, your mother should continue it.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Greetings.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (8 hours later)
thanks sir, But for DROWSYNESS, what could we add?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Drowsiness should be improved with time.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.

Unfortunately there is no much to do about drowsiness caused by Levetiracetam as a side effect, besides reducing the dose at the lowest level possible.

Your mother's body should adapt gradually to Levetiracetam use.

Also, staying good hydrated, use of caffeine in form of drinks should help in a certain degree.

If drowsiness interfere with your mother abilities to work, drive etc. other drugs to control seizures that don't cause extreme sleepiness ( valproate, Oxcarbazepine etc.) should be considered.

Hope I helped you.

Take care.


Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
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What Are The Side Effects Of Torleva?

Brief Answer: Safe drug for seizures. Detailed Answer: Hello and thanks for using HCM. I have read your question and understand your concerns. Common side effects of Levetiracetam include: Sleepiness, Weakness, Dizziness, Infection, Nasal congestion, Decreased appetite, Irritability, aggressiveness. It is one of the epilepsy drugs with less side effects, so I think, your mother should continue it. Hope you found the answer helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further. Greetings.