Levetiracetam Oral
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- Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
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Pronounced: (lev-eh-turr-RASS-ih-tam)
Levetiracetam Oral Uses
This medication is used in combination with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Levetiracetam has been shown to decrease the number of seizures in adults and children with a certain type of seizure (partial onset). It is not known how it works to prevent seizures.
How To Use Levetiracetam Oral
Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you use this medication and each time you get a refill. If you have questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually twice daily or as directed by your doctor. Take this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same times each day, about 12 hours apart. Your doctor may slowly increase the dose to lessen the chance of side effects, especially dizziness and drowsiness. If you are using the liquid form of this medication, carefully measure your dose using a special measuring spoon or device. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.
Dosage is based on your condition and response to therapy. The dosage in children is also based on weight. Do not take this drug more often or increase your dose without consulting your doctor. Do not stop taking this drug suddenly without your doctor's approval since seizures may return or worsen.
If this medication does not control your seizures or your seizures change or become worse, notify your doctor.
