Is Pregnancy Possible While On Levipil?

Posted on Fri, 6 Jun 2014

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Question : sir iam using levipil 500 for past 7 to 8 years.My doubt is can i get pregnant

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It does not interfere with pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

I would say a few things about getting pregnant while taking levipil (levetiracetam).

1. It does not interfere with the capacity to get pregnant.

2. If you get pregnant, its dose will need to be adjusted or the medicine may need to be changed.

3. Not much research has been done about its safety on baby if the mother takes this medicine during pregnancy. Thus it is considered category C medicine.
Some studies have been done on animals and some adverse effects have been seen in them.

Hope it helps.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaishalee Punj (2 minutes later)

tq and iam getting black circles around eyes

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be many causes

Detailed Answer:
Hi again,

There is no specific treatment of dark circles. It can be caused by many conditions like inadequate sleep, medicines, anemia, thyroid issues, heavy periods, loss of weight, infections, high BP, high cholesterol, etc. You will need to get tested for these by getting some basic tests like complete blood profile and complete metabolic panel done. Treatment for these conditions will take care of the dark circles.

Also you will need to take following precautions like
- Take regular meals. Take 3 big meals and 3 small snacks in a day. Avoid junk and sugary foods.
- Drink sufficient fluids
- Take proper sleep
- Exercise regularly

Hope it helps

Dr Vaishalee

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar