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IVF Specialist•Bangalore
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It is a category c drug, means till now harmful effects in foetus has not been obseved. But in animals there are few cases where abnormal babies has been produced. See your neurologists.
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DM- Neurology, MD Medicine, MBBS

Neurologist•Delhi
Its safe to take levipil and you can continue with the protein supplement. There are no interactions.
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Levetiracetam is pregnancy category b3. It is not linked to major birth defects. Also it does not put the unborn child’s cognitive or language development at risks according to latest studies. This is extremely encouraging for young women who are responsive to levetiracetam.
You may plan a pregnancy while on this drug without much anxiety.
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Gynaecologist•Mumbai
Levetiracetam is supposed to be effective in controlling seizures during pregnancy and relatively free of teratogenic side effects. However, data on its efficacy and teratogenicity during pregnancy are limited
-women on antiepileptic drugs should receive counseling by neurophysician, regarding the risk of fetal abnormalities; folic acid supplementation is recommended.
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General Physician•Mahabubnagar
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These tablets are used and given only under doctor prescription these are used to treat partial onset and Generalised tonic clinic seizure XR is extended release its action is some what prolonged Than regular ones Thank you.
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Psychologist•Bangalore
Nice to hear that you have improved your symptoms and interested to drop medicine. But don't stop medicine without consulting with your treating doctor.
However in parallel, prepare yourself to get ready for a life without medicine by adopting few non medicine treatment plan like psychotherapies, lifestyle changes, dietary changes, excersise routines, self therapies along with regular counseling support etc. This will help you to balance any side effects as well as overcome your problems per...more
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DM- Neurology, MD Medicine, MBBS

Neurologist•Delhi
Epilepsy is due to a variety of causes. It can be cured in some with acquired causes but not in those with genetic or irreversible acquired causes. The minimum duration for your drugs is 2 years in most cases but in case you have been labelled jme, you are required to take ot lifelong.
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General Physician•Alappuzha
Levera 250 mg tablet is an anticonvulsant that is used to control seizures in adults and children. Take this medicine at the same time regularly. In case of epilepsy, a person has to take levera 250 mg whole life.
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