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Suggest Treatment For Severe Headaches When On Levipil And Encorate Chrono
Question: Hi XXXXXXX
I am XXXX,
1. I was using Encorate Chrono 200mg twice a day before pregnancy for almost 5 years and never had convulsions even during C-section delivery.
2. As suggested by you previously, I used levetiracetam 250mg through out my pregnancy duration.
3. On 31st March 2015 I gave birth to a healthy baby girl and on 4th April 2015 night I had convulsions (fits) and it's after almost 5 years.
4. Physician prescribed 3 tables - Encorate Chrono 300mg 2 times a day; Neksium 40mg 2 times a day for 5 days; Levipil 500mg 2 times a day for 15 days. But, I am suffering with severe headache for almost 3 hours both morning and night after taking these medicines.
5. Can you please let me know if this headache is normal or can you suggest some other medication? I have also attached the discharge summary and medication I am currently having.
I am XXXX,
1. I was using Encorate Chrono 200mg twice a day before pregnancy for almost 5 years and never had convulsions even during C-section delivery.
2. As suggested by you previously, I used levetiracetam 250mg through out my pregnancy duration.
3. On 31st March 2015 I gave birth to a healthy baby girl and on 4th April 2015 night I had convulsions (fits) and it's after almost 5 years.
4. Physician prescribed 3 tables - Encorate Chrono 300mg 2 times a day; Neksium 40mg 2 times a day for 5 days; Levipil 500mg 2 times a day for 15 days. But, I am suffering with severe headache for almost 3 hours both morning and night after taking these medicines.
5. Can you please let me know if this headache is normal or can you suggest some other medication? I have also attached the discharge summary and medication I am currently having.
Brief Answer:
Current medications are fine.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Ms XXXXXXX
Thank you for getting back.
It is unfortunate to note that you had seizures after a gap of five years. However, there is no need to worry.
Your seizures will get controlled with Encorate Chrono (sodium valproate) and Levipil (levetiracetam).
Headaches are not normal. As of now, you can take analgesics such as aceclofenac or etoricoxib tablets to relieve the headache. If the headache persists, then, get a brain scan done.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Current medications are fine.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Ms XXXXXXX
Thank you for getting back.
It is unfortunate to note that you had seizures after a gap of five years. However, there is no need to worry.
Your seizures will get controlled with Encorate Chrono (sodium valproate) and Levipil (levetiracetam).
Headaches are not normal. As of now, you can take analgesics such as aceclofenac or etoricoxib tablets to relieve the headache. If the headache persists, then, get a brain scan done.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Hi XXXXXXX
Thanks for prompt response. I will consume Aceclofenac as suggested by you. Can you please let me know on below questions as well:
1. what is the dosage of Aceclofenac you recommend to consume? and
2. How frequently should I consume it (once a day OR 2 times a day OR based up on pain intensity)?
3. How long should I continue this medication?
Thanks for prompt response. I will consume Aceclofenac as suggested by you. Can you please let me know on below questions as well:
1. what is the dosage of Aceclofenac you recommend to consume? and
2. How frequently should I consume it (once a day OR 2 times a day OR based up on pain intensity)?
3. How long should I continue this medication?
Brief Answer:
Answer is below.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
1. Aceclofenac is usually taken as 100 mg tablet.
2. It should be taken two times daily after food.
3. You should use for 3-5 days and later on, as and when needed.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Answer is below.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
1. Aceclofenac is usually taken as 100 mg tablet.
2. It should be taken two times daily after food.
3. You should use for 3-5 days and later on, as and when needed.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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