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Respected Sir/madam, I Have Been Suffering From Epilepsy Since 2011.
Question: Respected sir/madam, I have been suffering from epilepsy since 2011. From 2017 I am taking XXXXXXX retard 200 m.g. After taking XXXXXXX retard, I am not fell down like earlier, but few problem like gtcs and aura (someone pulling ) especially in the time of the period and less sleep. Respected sir/madam, as I am 33 now (weight 58 kg) planning have baby ,recently visited a Neurologist, and he advice tab epilive 500 along with tab XXXXXXX retard 200 for two months . After two months he advice to take epilive 500 mg only . Now, Respected sir/madam is it safe to take epilive 500mg during pregnancy ? or any concern regarding this issue...waiting for ur kind response.
Brief Answer:
Epilive can be used with precaution in low doses during pregnancy.
Detailed Answer:
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I have read your query.
Studies show no sufficient evidence of serious damage using epilive ( levetiracetam ) during pregnancy, in the normal or low doses.
Since there is a potential risk for fetus damage, in such cases, there is necessary to weigh the benefits and potential risks of use.
Since your Doctor advised you to use epilive, and the dose is a low one, and seizures may expose you and the pregnancy to greater harm, I think too that you can use it.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Epilive can be used with precaution in low doses during pregnancy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to the "Ask a Doctor" service.
I have read your query.
Studies show no sufficient evidence of serious damage using epilive ( levetiracetam ) during pregnancy, in the normal or low doses.
Since there is a potential risk for fetus damage, in such cases, there is necessary to weigh the benefits and potential risks of use.
Since your Doctor advised you to use epilive, and the dose is a low one, and seizures may expose you and the pregnancy to greater harm, I think too that you can use it.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Thank u sir for ur kind response.... sir one last question is 500mg (twice daily) a lower dose or it can be change into 250 mg (twice daily) ..
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
The dose of 500 mg epilive twice/daily is a normal dose, 500 mg once/daily is a low but yet normal dose.
So, if you were recommended 500 mg daily dose, you can take it twice 250 mg each time.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
I would explain as follows.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
The dose of 500 mg epilive twice/daily is a normal dose, 500 mg once/daily is a low but yet normal dose.
So, if you were recommended 500 mg daily dose, you can take it twice 250 mg each time.
Hope this helps.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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