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Levefree is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Epilepsy are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Levefree have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Levefree depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Levefree are Fatigue, Headache, Drowsiness. Some other side effects of Levefree have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Levefree go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Levefree's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Levefree's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Levefree contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Levefree have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Levefree is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Levefree 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 Levefree safe for pregnant women?
Levefree can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Levefree, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Levefree safe during breastfeeding?
Levefree has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Levefree on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Levefree on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Levefree on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Levefree on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Levefree on the Heart?
Levefree is not harmful for the heart.
Levefree 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 Levefree unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levefree habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Levefree has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Levefree, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Levefree can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Levefree only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Levefree can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levefree
You can take Levefree with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levefree
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Levefree as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, you can take Levefree and topamax (topiramate) together. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with topamax then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Levefree causes sedation, drowsiness or sleepiness. It is a common side effect of this drug. Sedation occurs due to inhibition of excess activity of brain. If you are experiencing sedation after taking this drug then you are advised to not drive any vehicle or operate heavy machinery to avoid an accidental injury.
Levefree may be used in combination with other drugs such as haloperidol to treat bipolar disorders. Clinical studies have found that it offers potential benefits in treating bipolar disorders but more data is needed to confirm these results.
No, Levefree 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.
Levefree may be used to treat absence seizures. Scientific studies have found that medicine is effective in decreasing the frequency of absence seizures. However, more studies are needed to confirm its efficacy in the treatment of absence seizures.
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