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All Details About Megalep 600mg Tablet ER
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Megalep 600mg Tablet ER
Description:
Megalep 600mg Tablet ER belongs to a group of medicines called anti-epileptics. It is used to treat two conditions – epilepsy and bipolar disorder. It also helps in the prevention of migraine. This way it prevents extreme mood swings and abnormal brain signals that trigger seizures (fits).Megalep 600mg Tablet ER can be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. This may increase gradually until your condition is stable. This medicine may take several weeks to work but it is important to take it regularly to get the benefit. Do not stop taking it, even if you feel fine, unless your doctor advises you to. You may have more seizures, or your bipolar disorder may get worse.
The most common side effects of this medicine include skin rashes, headache, feeling or being sick, difficulty sleeping, dizziness, and feeling sleepy or drowsy. Most side effects wear off, but if they bother you or do not go away, tell your doctor. There may be ways of preventing or reducing these effects. Long-term treatment can cause weakness in your bones (osteoporosis), increasing your risk of breaking a bone.
Earlier taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have kidney or liver problems, meningitis or depression, or suicidal thoughts. Also let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are using as some may affect, or be affected by, this medicine, including contraceptive pills. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, the dose may be adjusted. You should avoid driving or riding a bicycle if this medicine makes you drowsy or dizzy. You may need frequent blood tests to check how you are responding to this medicine.
Directions For Use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Megalep 600mg Tablet ER may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themOrdinary side effects of Megalep
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Blurred vision
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sleepiness
- Hair loss
- Weight gain
- Double vision
- Diarrhea
- Impaired coordination
- Tremors
- Weakness
- Stomach pain
- Increased appetite
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Megalep 600mg Tablet ER. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Megalep 600mg Tablet ER is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Megalep 600mg Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Megalep 600mg Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Megalep 600mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Megalep 600mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
UNSAFE
Megalep 600mg Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. For how long should I take Megalep 600mg Tablet ER to cure my epilepsy completely?
Megalep 600mg Tablet ER does not cure your condition, it only prevents the seizures from occurring. Therefore, you will have to keep on taking it, maybe for years. Consult your doctor if face any problems while taking this medicine.
Q. What happens if I stop taking Megalep 600mg Tablet ER?
You should not stop taking Megalep 600mg Tablet ER suddenly. It should be discontinued gradually. Stopping it suddenly may increase the chances of recurrence of seizures. Forever consult your doctor if you feel the need to stop taking this medicine.
Q. I have gained weight after I started using Megalep 600mg Tablet ER. Is it because of this medicine? What should I do?
Affirmative, weight gain can occur with the use of Megalep 600mg Tablet ER. To control your weight, you should have a healthy balanced diet and exercise regularly. Communicate to your doctor if you have any other concerns.
Q. Can I take birth control pills while taking Megalep 600mg Tablet ER?
Affirmative, Megalep 600mg Tablet ER does not have any effect on the working of birth control pills. However, contraceptives (birth control pills) may interfere with the working of Megalep 600mg Tablet ER and seizures may occur. It is important that you inform your doctor that you are using birth control pills. Your doctor will keep a track on your response to the treatment and monitor the Megalep 600mg Tablet ER levels in your blood levels.
Q. Is it safe to take Megalep 600mg Tablet ER for long term?
Many patients can safely take Megalep 600mg Tablet ER for a long time. Limitedly, long-term use of Megalep 600mg Tablet ER may weaken your bones, thereby increasing their chances of breaking easily (osteoporosis and osteopenia). If you are taking Megalep 600mg Tablet ER for a long time, get regular check ups done for bone health.
Q. I am concerned because I have heard that Megalep 600mg Tablet ER causes hair loss. Is it true?
Megalep 600mg Tablet ER may cause thinning of hair, change of hair colour and even hair loss. If you are concerned talk to your doctor if it is possible to reduce the dose of Megalep 600mg Tablet ER. Your hair may regrow after either reducing your dose or switching to a different medicine.
Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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