HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How Effective Is Oxetol In Treatment Of Epilepsy?

My 21 year old sister started suffering from epilepsy about a a year and half ago. The doctor suggested Oxetol but because the seizures continued the doctor asked her to switch over to Levipil. But he advised her to reduce the Oxetol dosage slowly. She currently intakes 1000 gms of Levipil and 750 gms of Oxetol. Is taking 2 medicines together safe?
Wed, 3 Jun 2015
Report Abuse
Psychiatrist,  's  Response
Hello thanks for choosing HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. Oxetol is Oxcarbazapine and the drug is a broadsperctrum anti epileptic drug. The drug is a safe drug and is free of serious side effects. Levipil is Levatiracetam and the drug is recently approved for use as mono therapy in partial seizures. But it is commonly used as augmentation drug for resistant seizures. But recently it has been found to be useful for generalised seizures also even in mono therapy. It is also a safe drug and both drugs that is Oxetol and Levipil can be used together without any fear. Ask her to take the drugs as per prescription only.

Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care

Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi,
Psychiatrist
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How Effective Is Oxetol In Treatment Of Epilepsy?

Hello thanks for choosing HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. Oxetol is Oxcarbazapine and the drug is a broadsperctrum anti epileptic drug. The drug is a safe drug and is free of serious side effects. Levipil is Levatiracetam and the drug is recently approved for use as mono therapy in partial seizures. But it is commonly used as augmentation drug for resistant seizures. But recently it has been found to be useful for generalised seizures also even in mono therapy. It is also a safe drug and both drugs that is Oxetol and Levipil can be used together without any fear. Ask her to take the drugs as per prescription only. Thanks, Hope this helps you. Take care Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi, Psychiatrist