Leeporate
Leeporate Products are primarily used for
Epilepsy/Seizures, Prevention of migraine, Bipolar disorder
About Leeporate Products
Uses of Leeporate Products
Sodium Valproate is used in the treatment of Epilepsy/Seizures, Prevention of migraine and Bipolar disorder.
Leeporate Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Leeporate are Headache, Dizziness, Blurred vision, Coordination disorder, Nausea1a, Vomiting, Sleepiness, Hair loss, Weight gain, Tremor, Double vision, Diarrhea, Impaired coordination, Weakness, Stomach pain, Increased appetite.
How Leeporate Products work
Sodium Valproate is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Patient Concerns about Leeporate Products
Frequently asked questions about Leeporate Products
Frequently asked questions about Sodium Valproate
Q. For how long should I take Leeporate 500mg Tablet to cure my epilepsy completely?
Leeporate 500mg Tablet 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 you face any problems while taking this medicine.
Q. What happens if I stop taking Leeporate 500mg Tablet?
You should not stop taking Leeporate 500mg Tablet suddenly. It should be discontinued gradually. Stopping it suddenly may increase the chances of recurrence of seizures. Always consult your doctor if you feel the need to stop taking this medicine.
Q. I have gained weight after I started using Leeporate 500mg Tablet. Is it because of this medicine? What should I do?
Yes, weight gain can occur with the use of Leeporate 500mg Tablet. To control your weight, you should have a healthy balanced diet and exercise regularly. Talk to your doctor if you have any other concerns.
Q. Does Leeporate 500mg Tablet affect the working of birth control pills?
Yes, Leeporate 500mg Tablet does not have any effect on the working of birth control pills. However, contraceptives (birth control pills) may interfere with the working of Leeporate 500mg Tablet 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 Leeporate 500mg Tablet levels in your blood levels.
Q. Is it safe to take Leeporate 500mg Tablet for long term?
Many patients can safely take Leeporate 500mg Tablet for a long time. Rarely, long-term use of Leeporate 500mg Tablet may weaken your bones, thereby increasing their chances of breaking easily (osteoporosis and osteopenia). If you are taking Leeporate 500mg Tablet for a long time, get regular check ups done for bone health.
Q. I am concerned because I have heard that Leeporate 500mg Tablet causes hair loss. Is it true?
Leeporate 500mg Tablet 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 Leeporate 500mg Tablet. Your hair may regrow after either reducing your dose or switching to a different medicine.
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