Levipil 1000 mg Tablet

Levipil 1000 mg Tablet contains 1000 mg of levetiracetam in each tablet. It is an anti-convulsant medicine used to help control certain types of seizures in people with epilepsy. Levipil 1000 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is usually used as part of a prescribed seizure-control plan, sometimes along with other antiseizure medicines.

How it works: Levetiracetam helps calm overactive nerve signals in the brain that can trigger seizures. In tablet form, Levipil 1000 mg Tablet provides a measured oral dose that is absorbed after swallowing and then works to reduce seizure activity.

Levipil 1000 mg Tablet is the higher-strength tablet in this brand line, compared with Levipil 250 mg Tablet, Levipil 500 mg Tablet, and Levipil 750 mg Tablet. It may be chosen for people who have already been assessed by a doctor and need a larger single-tablet dose to simplify their regimen or match a personalized maintenance dose.

• Adjunct treatment of partial-onset seizures
• Adjunct treatment of myoclonic seizures
• Adjunct treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures
• Maintenance seizure control in epilepsy when prescribed by a clinician

• Swallow Levipil 1000 mg Tablet whole with water unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you otherwise.
• Take it at the same times each day to keep a steady amount of medicine in your body.
• You may take it with or without food, since food does not usually change how it works much.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your prescriber specifically says the tablet can be split or altered.
• If a dose is missed, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.
• Do not stop Levipil 1000 mg Tablet suddenly, because that can increase the risk of seizures.

Each Levipil 1000 mg Tablet provides 1000 mg of levetiracetam, so this is a high-strength tablet compared with the 250 mg, 500 mg, and 750 mg options. How often it is taken depends on the prescription, but levetiracetam tablets are commonly taken twice daily; the exact dose and any maximum daily amount must be set by the doctor based on the seizure type, response, age, kidney function, and other medicines.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Levetiracetam may include:

• Sleepiness or drowsiness, which may be more noticeable with the 1000 mg strength in some people
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Weakness or fatigue
• Irritability or mood changes
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Coordination problems or unsteadiness

• Levipil 1000 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet and should only be used as prescribed after a doctor has assessed the dose you need.
• Do not drink alcohol unless your clinician says it is safe, because alcohol can worsen drowsiness and dizziness.
• Use caution when driving or operating machinery until you know how Levipil 1000 mg Tablet affects you.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, because levetiracetam doses often need adjustment in kidney disease.
• Report any depression, agitation, aggression, panic, or suicidal thoughts right away.
• Do not stop the medicine abruptly without medical advice, even if seizures seem controlled.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding so the benefits and risks can be reviewed.

• Alcohol and other medicines that cause sleepiness, such as opioids, benzodiazepines, or sedating antihistamines
• Other antiseizure medicines, which may require dose adjustments or monitoring
• Methotrexate, which can interact with levetiracetam in some patients
• Sedatives or sleep medicines that can increase drowsiness and slowed reaction time

Store Levipil 1000 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.