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Asked for female, 29 years old from Kolkata
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MD - Obstetrtics & Gynaecology, FCPS, DG...read more

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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MD - General Medicine

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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MD - Internal Medicine

General Physician•Mysore
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continue the medication as Ur doctor is prescribed. Better not to drive yourself for work in next few weeks. Review with your doctor regularly
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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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MD Medicine, DM Neurology

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you need to furnish a few more details, there is nothing like an unknown epilepsy, there is a standard classification of epilepsies and I would like to know the details of your onset, frequency, type of seizure, family history, response to medication, precipitating factors and other details of your epilepsy to classify it. Torleva is used for many epilepsies and if your seizures are under control its ok if not then let me know the no of seizures you are having to adjust the dose or ad...more
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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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MD Medicine, DM Neurology

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Hello,
you are obviously having generalized seizures for which medication has been prescribed. Seizures I am sure have been investigated by imaging of the head. Coming back to your question there are certain precautions to be taken. You should not drive at the moment, do not go into water, lean from heights or go close to fire. You can work and carry out your job but avoid undue fatigue and heve normal sleep hours.
Seizure recurrence depends upon the type and underlying disease you have,...more
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