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How Long Can Levetiracetam Be Taken?

10 months ago I had a subdural hematoma surgery , my neurosurgeon told me I had a little seizure while I was having the surgery. I was prescribe 1000 mg of leviracetam , have been taking it for almost ten months, I have never had a seizure that I am aware of . My question is when can I stop taking that medicine and also be able to drive. I am a CDL driver.
Thu, 11 Jan 2018
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welcome to hcm ..you have to take levotracetam for 3 years at stretch ..usually such drugs are given to completely silence the seizure focus of brain ..please avoid driving if you can in this period ..
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How Long Can Levetiracetam Be Taken?

welcome to hcm ..you have to take levotracetam for 3 years at stretch ..usually such drugs are given to completely silence the seizure focus of brain ..please avoid driving if you can in this period ..