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Side Effects of Levetiracetam-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Levetiracetam as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects Levetiracetam use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking dose of Levetiracetam with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Levetiracetam can also induce constipation and abdominal pain & discomfort due to bloating. Proper hydration measures [...]

Side Effects of Levetiracetam-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Levetiracetam as follows: Hematologic side-effects Levetiracetam carries significant risk of suppressing production of white blood cells from the bone marrow and lead to agranulocytosis. Reduced white blood cell count can contribute to lowered immunity, thus resulting in frequent fever, chills, sore throat, and risk for frequent infections. Other constitutional side-effects Individuals taking Levetiracetam can occasionally present with skin pigmentation and rash that can resolve after discontinuing on [...]

Side Effects of Levetiracetam-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Levetiracetam as follows: General allergic reactions Levetiracetam use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with Levetiracetam, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

How to Use Levetiracetam

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Levetiracetam as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals help maintain appropriate blood levels of Levetiracetam needed for control of seizures and neuropathic pain symptoms and prevents toxicity with the medication. Do [...]

Therapeutic Uses and Mechanism of Action of Levetiracetam

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses and mechanism of action of Levetiracetam as follows: Levetiracetam is an anticonvulsant medication used to prevent epileptic attacks and control propagation of seizure activity. Levetiracetam is used to treat partial, myoclonic, and tonic-clonic seizures. Mechanism of action of Levetiracetam is unknown. Levetiracetam can also be used for management of chronic neuropathic pain and relief from migraine attacks.