Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Levetiracetam as follows: In the event of any current manifestations of any allergic response with this medication, report it to your physician or other health care personnel immediately, to check regarding your safety with continuing on intake of this medication. Individuals with history of mood and behavior disorders, secondary to Levetiracetam intake, can present with deterioration of memory and awareness, feeling low and depressed, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Levetiracetam as follows: Do not take Levetiracetam, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Levetiracetam. Discuss your history of allergic response to this medication with your physician, without fail. Levetiracetam carries the risk of causing mild increase in blood pressure. Individuals can present with symptoms of poorly controlled blood pressure, such as, episodes of headache, nose bleeds, blurred vision, complaint of chest pain, pounding sensation [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Levetiracetam as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Levetiracetam can induce some dizziness, altered levels of consciousness, delayed responses, and make one drowsy. Starting the medication at a low dose, watching for the response, and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. Levetiracetam use carries risk of deterioration of mood [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]