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Compression In Both Shoulders, Fits. Have Side Effects Of Anxiety, Hair Loss On Taking Levipil. Suggestion?
Hello doctor i am Jayanth, i have a problem from past 1 year like having compression in both my shoulders, becuase of this i got a health problem called(fitts), i became unconcious and doctor advised me to consume Levipil 500mg morning and evening 1 tablet per day, this is to continue for 3 years. Now i have a side effects like anxiety , loss patience, hari fall. Please suggest me some advise.
Tue, 18 Dec 2012
Hi Mr Jayanth,
Thank you for posting your query.
Fits (or epilepsy) is a common problem, and it is well treatable with medications.
Levipil (levetiracetam) is a safe and effective medication for controlling epileptic fits. However, if you are having side effects, then, please discuss with your doctor.
The doctor may be able to substitute levipil with another anti-epiletpic drug such as valproate, or oxcarbazepine.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Thank you for posting your query.
Fits (or epilepsy) is a common problem, and it is well treatable with medications.
Levipil (levetiracetam) is a safe and effective medication for controlling epileptic fits. However, if you are having side effects, then, please discuss with your doctor.
The doctor may be able to substitute levipil with another anti-epiletpic drug such as valproate, or oxcarbazepine.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
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