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Seiz Free, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Epilepsy. The alternative uses of Seiz Free have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Seiz Free. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Seiz Free also has some side effects, the most common being Fatigue, Headache, Drowsiness. Some other side effects of Seiz Free have been listed ahead. These side effects of Seiz Free are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Seiz Free has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Seiz Free's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Seiz Free have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Seiz Free may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Seiz Free is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Seiz Free is used to treat the following -
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Seiz Free safe for pregnant women?
Seiz Free may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Seiz Free, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Seiz Free safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Seiz Free for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Seiz Free on the Kidneys?
Seiz Free may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Seiz Free on the Liver?
Seiz Free has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Seiz Free on the Heart?
You can take Seiz Free without any fear of damage to the heart.
Seiz Free should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Seiz Free unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Seiz Free habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Seiz Free.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Seiz Free as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Seiz Free only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Seiz Free can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Seiz Free
You can take Seiz Free with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Seiz Free
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Seiz Free as it can have severe side effects.
No, Seiz Free is a prescription drug, so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's advice because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, Seiz Free and gabapentin can be taken together because no harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. Hence, it is safe to take Seiz Free along with gabapentin.
Seiz Free contains levetiracetam which is an anti-epileptic agent. The exact mechanism for antiepileptic activity is not known but it is presumed that Seiz Free works by preventing the release of chemical messengers (neurotransmitters) in the brain by binding to specific proteins (synaptic vesicle protein). It indirectly helps in increasing the activity of inhibitory neurotransmitter (GABA) which prevents the abnormal activity in the brain. In this way Seiz Free prevents from the seizures.
No, Seiz Free should not be discontinued without doctors advice because sudden discontinuation of this drug might result in withdrawal seizures. You should decrease the dose of medicine gradually as per your doctor's instruction to avoid withdrawal seizure. Hence, you are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Seiz Free does not help with nerve (neuropathic) pain. Scientific studies have found that medicine is ineffective for providing relief from neuropathic pain symptoms.
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References
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