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Does Taking Levetiracetam After Consuming Beer Cause Seizures?

My friend hasn t drank for almost 2 years..He get seizures and in on levetiracetam 1000 mg..right now..Today was a bad day for him and he drank about 8 cans for beer...I m so worried he may have a seizure...We are suppose to go away tomorrow for a couple of days...He takes a pill twice a day....I just hope taking this pill will not cause a seizure because of him drinking...Thank for information...
Fri, 11 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Consuming beer while on Levetiracetam may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, impaired thinking, and loss of motor coordination which may result in falls and injuries.

Your friend should avoid or limit the use of beer or other alcohol-containing beverages while being treated with Levetiracetam and should also avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving, swimming or operating hazardous machines if any.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
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Does Taking Levetiracetam After Consuming Beer Cause Seizures?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Consuming beer while on Levetiracetam may increase side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, impaired thinking, and loss of motor coordination which may result in falls and injuries. Your friend should avoid or limit the use of beer or other alcohol-containing beverages while being treated with Levetiracetam and should also avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving, swimming or operating hazardous machines if any. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali