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How Safe Is Taking Epilex Chrono For Epilepsy?

hi Doctor,

I'm 33 year old woman. I've been advised by my Neurologist to take Epilex Chrono 500 mg for 3 months period since I have the symptoms of Epilepsy for past 1 year. I have also been advised to take Levipil XR 500 along with it. My I know what are its side effects?

Harini
Tue, 30 Jan 2018
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Hello Harini.
There are side effects of both the medications.
But you need to understand that effects of having seizures can be devastating as well.

Some of the side effects of epilex chromo include Nausea or Vomiting, Diarrhea, Shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet. Blurred vision, Dizziness, weight gain, Body pain, Skin Rash, Sneezing, Dry or scaly skin
are other side effects.

Side effects of Levipil include Drowsiness, dizziness, unusual tiredness, or weakness may occur. Some serious side effects, such as: loss of coordination,mental/mood changes (such as irritability, aggression, agitation, anger, anxiety), signs of infection can also occur. Levetiracetam can commonly cause a rash. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare.

Do inform your prescribing doctor if there is a significant reaction immediately.

Best of luck, Dr Mittal
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How Safe Is Taking Epilex Chrono For Epilepsy?

Hello Harini. There are side effects of both the medications. But you need to understand that effects of having seizures can be devastating as well. Some of the side effects of epilex chromo include Nausea or Vomiting, Diarrhea, Shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet. Blurred vision, Dizziness, weight gain, Body pain, Skin Rash, Sneezing, Dry or scaly skin are other side effects. Side effects of Levipil include Drowsiness, dizziness, unusual tiredness, or weakness may occur. Some serious side effects, such as: loss of coordination,mental/mood changes (such as irritability, aggression, agitation, anger, anxiety), signs of infection can also occur. Levetiracetam can commonly cause a rash. A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. Do inform your prescribing doctor if there is a significant reaction immediately. Best of luck, Dr Mittal