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Levetiracetam used for febrile seizure
We had to take our kid as he had febrile seizure (having history of febrile seizure and this is 4th time. Every time only 1 episode and with fever only) to one of the famous hospitals in Bangalore. Even though we requested for OPD , Hospital insisted on admitting him for MRI and EEG. Even before the reports are not ready, they started giving Levetiracetam without explaining and getting consent from us. MRI and EEG are normal and as per previous examinations and suggestions from other doctors he is having febrile seizure only. Will Levetiracetam have any side effects? Can this medicine be given without proper examinations or evidence??
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Dr. Pragati
Pediatrician
1 yrs exp
Motihari
Levatiracetam is antiepileptic medicine. Among other available choice it’s comparatively safe. But mind comparatively so it should not be used without proper consultation nor stopped without consulting your pediatrician. For your case better to get proper second opinion with MRI and EEG reports and the child as febrile seizure is a clinical diagnosis and if confirmed we don’t usually give antiepiletic and just try to manage fever properly.it’s better to rule out other issue if any .Donot stop drug without consult.
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