Levetiracetam use side effect

 

Levetiracetam

Use

• Epilepsy

Levetiracetam is used in the treatment of Epilepsy which is a brain disorder that causes repeated seizures. Uncontrolled jerking movements and loss of consciousness are some of the symptoms of Epilepsy.

• Seizures

Levetiracetam is used in the treatment of seizures which is a brain disorder and may lead to Epilepsy if untreated. Brain injury or infection of the brain are the common causes of seizures.

 

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Levetiracetam

• Aggression or anger
• Anxiety
• Headache
• Shivering
• Loss of appetite
• Dizziness
• Mood swings
• Weakness
• Double vision
• Muscle pain
• Body pain
• Cough
• Skin rash
• Change in skin color