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Seiz Free 250 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Epilepsy. The alternative uses of Seiz Free 250 Mg Tablet have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Seiz Free 250 Mg Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Seiz Free 250 Mg Tablet are Fatigue, Headache, Drowsiness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Seiz Free 250 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Seiz Free 250 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Seiz Free 250 Mg Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Seiz Free 250 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Seiz Free 250 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Seiz Free 250 Mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Seiz Free 250 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Seiz Free 250 Mg Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Seiz Free 250 Mg Tablet 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 250 Mg Tablet 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 250 Mg Tablet 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 250 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Seiz Free may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Seiz Free 250 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Seiz Free has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Seiz Free 250 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Seiz Free without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Seiz Free 250 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Seiz Free 250 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Seiz Free 250 Mg Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Seiz Free 250 Mg Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Seiz Free 250 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Seiz Free 250 Mg Tablet can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Seiz Free 250 Mg Tablet
You can take Seiz Free 250 Mg Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Seiz Free 250 Mg Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Seiz Free 250 Mg Tablet 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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