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Does Levepsy For Epileptic Seizures Have Any Effects On Brain?

Posted on Mon, 26 May 2014

Question: I am 32 years old male.
I had seizure problem since 1997, I faced with about 4seizures in 1997 , 2005, 2009 and feb , 214.

My activities during seizure - Sudden felling and unconscious, open eye, make a sound when cense comes, pressing teeth, confusion in my mind etc. And in all cases before seizure I was suffering from acidity and mental stress. I visited a neurologist in April, 2014

My neurologist recommended for some test. Brain city scan is normal. But eeg is abnormal.

After this consultation, I take medicines levepsy 500 twice daily.

My questions-
1. Is it epileptic seizure?
2. If not till what time I have to continue same.
3. Is there any side effects of this medicine on brain?
4. How long I have to take medicine?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (12 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
My replies are below.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your symptoms, investigation reports and current medications.

Regarding your queries, my replies are below:

1. Yes, these are epileptic seizures,

2. Medicines are required for long periods, at least 3-5 years of seizure-free period. In some cases, lifelong medicines may also be needed.

3. Levepsy (levetiracetam) has not significant side effects on brain.

4. Please see reply 2 above.

I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.

Wishing you good health,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (44 hours later)

1. is any restriction needed in my daily food?
2. If I visit any doctor for any other problem like fever or Dysentery then is it necessary to tell about medicine which I take daily for epilepsy?
3. As the seizure happen 4 to 5 year interval then should I take medicine for this or not?
4. Is levepsy 500 is right choice for it or not?

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
My replies are below.

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back and asking more questions. My replies are below:

1. No restriction in diet is needed, and you can take normal diet.

2. Yes, you should tell the doctor about your current seizure medication.

3. Yes, you should take the medication regularly.

4. Levepsy (levetiracetam) is the right choice.

Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Sudhir Kumar (46 hours later)

My question
1.     Does EEgG give always right diagnosis?
2.     If it has adverse affect taking AED in non epileptic seizure.
3.     Can I take health supplement like revital or ayurvedic like aloevera or amla (ramdev ayurvedic product) juice with AED(levepsy).

Answered by Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
My reply is below.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for getting back. Here are my replies to the three queries:

1. EEG is very specific and gives correct report. However, in about 50% of cases of epilepsy, EEG may be normal.

2. Antiepileptic drugs may be harmful, if taken in cases of non epileptic seizures.

3. Yes, you can take supplements as you have mentioned along with AEDs.

Best wishes,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar