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Have Brain Surgery. Taking Levipil 1000mg. Should I Discontinue The Tablet?

I have a brain surgery for the abcess on the front right side of the brain. At present I am taking Levipil 1000mg twice a day and spring 100mg thrice a day . By this August it will be 1year and the doctor said I will have a final review based on my MRI reports. My question is if every thing is well , will he discontinue the tablets.since the
Sat, 3 May 2014
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your symptoms and past treatment.

MRI and clinical symptoms would decide the need of further treatment with levipil.

Levipil (levetiracetam) is an anti-epileptic drug and is needed if you had seizures. Otherwise, if the brain MRI is normal, it may be stopped.

I hope my reply has helped you.

I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
     
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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Have Brain Surgery. Taking Levipil 1000mg. Should I Discontinue The Tablet?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your symptoms and past treatment. MRI and clinical symptoms would decide the need of further treatment with levipil. Levipil (levetiracetam) is an anti-epileptic drug and is needed if you had seizures. Otherwise, if the brain MRI is normal, it may be stopped. I hope my reply has helped you. I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information. Best wishes, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/