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Should I switch Levera Medicine?
I have been taking Levera for the past 5 years since I was 15. Since then I have been experiencing poor concentration, memory, less motivated towards goals, emotional numbness and nothing interests me anymore.
I have been experiencing this since the start of treatment. Currently I am taking 500 mg of Levera twice a day. Should I ask my neurologist to switch for a better alternative if it is available?
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Do consult physically as soon as possible
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Yes please consult your neurologist
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Consult neurologist
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Consult with your prescribed doctor.
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Levera is a medicine for Epilepsy. I think you should consult the Doctor who prescribed it in the first place. This medicine is available only on prescription . The Doctor prescribing it should decide when to stop it.
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Its an antiallergic medicine. How it maintain your concentration??? Strange.
Consult who prescribed
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Consult your prescribing Dr for change of medicine.
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Do consult
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Hello. The symptoms you have described—poor concentration, impaired memory, emotional numbness, loss of motivation, and reduced interest in activities—are well-known neuropsychiatric side effects associated with Levetiracetam (Levera). These are recognized cognitive and behavioral adverse effects that can persist as long as the medication is continued.
Key Medical Guidance:
Yes, Discuss a Switch with Your Neurologist: You should definitely schedule an appointment with your neurologist to discuss these side effects. Newer antiepileptic alternatives (such as Brivaracetam or Lamotrigine, depending on your specific type of seizure/epilepsy) often have a significantly lower incidence of cognitive and emotional side effects while providing equal seizure control.
CRITICAL WARNING — DO NOT STOP LEVERA ABRUPTLY: Never reduce the dose or stop taking Levera on your own without direct supervision from your neurologist. Suddenly stopping anti-seizure medication can trigger severe, recurring seizures (breakthrough seizures) or status epilepticus, which can be life-threatening.
Seizure-Free Status Assessment: If you have been completely seizure-free for 5 full years, your neurologist may also evaluate whether you are eligible for a gradual, tapered withdrawal of antiepileptic therapy altogether after conducting a fresh EEG.
Next Steps
If you have been seizure-free for 5 years, ask your doctor if a repeat EEG and clinical evaluation are warranted to assess overall brain electrical activity.
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Even if you feel emotionally numb, continue taking your regular 500 mg BD dose on schedule until your neurologist prescribes a cross-tapering regimen to another drug.
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kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case via PRACTO app
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You should go for a follow up to your neurologist. It would be better.
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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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20 yrs exp
Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help u
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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