Levipil XR 1000 mg Tablet

Levipil XR 1000 mg Tablet is an anti-convulsant medicine containing 1000 mg of levetiracetam in each tablet. It is used to help control certain types of seizures in people with epilepsy. This extended-release tablet is designed for oral use and is prescribed as part of a doctor-directed seizure treatment plan. Levipil XR 1000 mg Tablet should be taken exactly as directed, because seizure medicines work best when taken consistently.

How it works: Levetiracetam helps calm overactive nerve signals in the brain that can trigger seizures. As an extended-release tablet, Levipil XR 1000 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is designed to release medicine over time, helping maintain steadier levels in the body.

Levipil XR 1000 mg Tablet is a higher-strength option than Levipil XR 500 mg Tablet, so it may suit patients who have already been assessed by a doctor and need a larger amount per dose. The 1000 mg strength can reduce the number of tablets needed compared with lower-strength tablets, which may help simplify a prescribed schedule. It is not a starting strength for everyone; the right dose depends on the seizure type, response, and tolerability.

• Adjunct treatment of partial-onset seizures
• Treatment of myoclonic seizures
• Treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures
• Epilepsy seizure control as prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Levipil XR 1000 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet unless your doctor specifically tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep levels steady.
• You may take it with or without food unless your prescriber gives different instructions.
• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.
• Follow the exact schedule on your prescription, because this is an extended-release tablet and should be used consistently.

Each Levipil XR 1000 mg Tablet provides 1000 mg of levetiracetam in one tablet. The number of tablets and how often you take them is decided by your doctor based on your seizure control, other medicines, kidney function, and how you tolerate treatment. The maximum daily dose is set by the prescriber; do not change the dose on your own.

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

Common side effects of Levetiracetam may include:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Weakness
• Irritability
• Nausea
• Coordination problems

• Levipil XR 1000 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet and should be used only when a doctor has determined the dose is appropriate.
• It can cause sleepiness or dizziness, so avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid alcohol unless your doctor says it is safe, because it may worsen drowsiness and balance problems.
• Do not stop this medicine suddenly, as abrupt changes can increase seizure risk.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, since levetiracetam dosing may need adjustment.
• Report mood or behavior changes right away, especially in patients with a history of depression or suicidal thoughts.
• Use extra caution if you are taking other medicines that can also cause drowsiness.

• Alcohol
• Other medicines that cause sleepiness, such as opioids or benzodiazepines
• Other antiseizure medicines
• Methotrexate
• Any new prescription, over-the-counter medicine, or supplement started during treatment

Store Levipil XR 1000 mg Tablet in its original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture and out of reach of children.