Levipil XR 500 mg Tablet

Levipil XR 500 mg Tablet is an extended-release anti-convulsant medicine that contains 500 mg of levetiracetam in each tablet. It is used to help control certain types of seizures in people with epilepsy. Because it is an XR tablet, it is designed to release medicine slowly over time. This product is the 500 mg strength from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., supplied as a strip/box of 10 tablets.

How it works: Levetiracetam helps calm overactive electrical signals in the brain that can trigger seizures. In this tablet form, the extended-release design lets the 500 mg dose come out slowly so blood levels stay steadier through the day.

Levipil XR 500 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet than the 1000 mg sibling form available in this brand line? No—the 500 mg tablet is the lower strength and is often used when a prescriber wants a smaller per-tablet dose or to adjust treatment more gradually. Doctors may choose Levipil XR 500 mg Tablet for people who need a specific maintenance dose, need easier dose titration, or should not jump straight to a higher tablet strength.

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

• Swallow Levipil XR 500 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, chew, or split it.
• Take it at the same time each day to help keep a steady level in your body.
• You may take it with or without food unless your doctor gives different directions.
• Do not switch between immediate-release and extended-release levetiracetam products unless your prescriber tells you to.
• If a dose is missed, follow your prescriber’s instructions; do not double up unless specifically told to do so.

Each Levipil XR 500 mg Tablet provides 500 mg of levetiracetam in extended-release form. The exact number of tablets and how often you take them depends on your seizure type, kidney function, and your doctor’s plan; some patients take it once daily, while others may need a different schedule based on the prescription. Do not exceed the daily amount your prescriber recommends, because the dose is individualized for this strength.

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

Common side effects of Levetiracetam may include:

• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Weakness or fatigue
• Headache
• Irritability
• Nausea
• Sleep changes

• Do not stop Levipil XR 500 mg Tablet suddenly, because stopping anti-seizure medicine can worsen seizures.
• This 500 mg strength is a tablet, so it must be swallowed whole and should not be crushed or split.
• Use caution with driving or operating machinery until you know how this dose affects you, since drowsiness and dizziness can occur.
• Limit alcohol unless your doctor says it is safe, because it can increase sleepiness and impair alertness.
• Tell your clinician if you have kidney problems, since levetiracetam dosing may need adjustment.
• Report any new or worsening mood changes, aggression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts right away.
• If you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding, ask your prescriber about seizure control and medication safety.

• Alcohol
• Other medicines that cause drowsiness, including opioids, sleeping pills, and some anxiety medicines
• Other anti-seizure medicines, which may require dose adjustments
• Metformin, which may be used together but should still be reviewed by your clinician

Store Levipil XR 500 mg Tablet in the original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and excessive heat.