Epilive 500 Tablet

• Epilive 500 mg Tablet ER is used in treatment of epilepsy/seizures

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them Common side effects of Epilive Sleepiness Dizziness Fatigue Headache Decreased appetite Behavioral changes Aggressive behavior Irritation Agitation Nasal congestion (stuffy nose) Infection Convulsion Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages) Nausea Tremors Vertigo Lethargy

If you experience any persistent or severe side effects, consult your doctor immediately.

• Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Epilive 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• How Epilive Tablet works Epilive 500 Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It works by attaching to specific sites (SV2A) on the surfaces of nerve cells. This suppresses the abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain and prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures.

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  Alcohol:

  It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Epilive 500 Tablet.

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  Driving:

  Epilive 500 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

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  Kidney:

  Epilive 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Epilive 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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  Liver:

  Epilive 500 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Epilive 500 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. However, a lower dose may be advised in patients with severe liver disease.

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  Pregnancy:

  Epilive 500 Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

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  Breastfeeding:

  Epilive 500 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. Monitor the baby for sleepiness and adequate weight gain.