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What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Levetiracetam?
My wife has been prescribed LEVETIRACETAM 500Mg twice a day. She is very tired and has balance problems which are listed as possible side effects. Should she stop taking this medicine cold turkey? She has an appointment with a neurologist in a couple of days. Gary Merritt
Mon, 26 Nov 2018
Hello,
Levetiracetam is a relatively safe drug.
You can stop the drug and it does not cause withdrawal problems like cold turkey.
You can consult a neurologist and ask for alternatives.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Levetiracetam is a relatively safe drug.
You can stop the drug and it does not cause withdrawal problems like cold turkey.
You can consult a neurologist and ask for alternatives.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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