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Epilex 200 mg Tablet is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, it is also used to treat bipolar disorder and prevent symptoms of migraine (like a headache). It contains Sodium valproate, which decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. Thereby, helps in controlling seizures. It helps block the nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, tremors, tiredness, sleepiness, headache, weight gain, and hair loss. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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Epilex 200 mg Tablet is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, Epilex 200 mg Tablet is also used to treat bipolar disorder and prevent symptoms of migraine (like a headache). Epilepsy is a sudden rush of electricity in the brain. In epilepsy, the brain's electrical rhythms become imbalanced, resulting in recurrent seizures, sometimes leading to an unconscious state.
Epilex 200 mg Tablet contains 'Sodium valproate', which decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. Thereby helps in controlling seizures. Epilex 200 mg Tablet increases the amount of a chemical substance called GABA; this helps block the nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect. Thereby helps treat bipolar disorder.
You can take Epilex 200 mg Tablet with or without food. You are advised to take Epilex 200 mg Tablet as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, tremors, tiredness, sleepiness, headache, weight gain, and hair loss. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Please do not stop taking Epilex 200 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor to avoid worsening of seizures. Contact your doctor if your child gets her first period whilst on treatment with Epilex 200 mg Tablet . Do not take Epilex 200 mg Tablet if you are pregnant, as it could cause serious congenital disabilities. If you are of childbearing age, use effective contraception while taking Epilex 200 mg Tablet . Consult your doctor before taking Epilex 200 mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Do not drive or operate machinery as Epilex 200 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Epilex 200 mg Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness.
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Epilex 200 mg Tablet belongs to a group of anticonvulsants or anti-epileptics used to treat epilepsy (fits). Additionally, Epilex 200 mg Tablet is also used to treat bipolar disorder and prevent migraine headaches. Epilex 200 mg Tablet decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain, thereby controlling seizures. Epilex 200 mg Tablet is used to treat both localized (seizures which affect only a part of the brain) and generalized seizures (seizures which affect the entire brain).
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Do not take Epilex 200 mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents; if you have liver problems, porphyria, urine-related problems (like urea cycle disorder), diabetes, an immune system disorder or kidney problems. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies while taking Epilex 200 mg Tablet . Contact your doctor if your child gets her first period during the treatment with Epilex 200 mg Tablet . Do not take Epilex 200 mg Tablet if you are pregnant unless prescribed by the doctor, as it is a pregnancy category C medicine and can cause serious congenital disabilities. Consult your doctor before taking Epilex 200 mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding. Epilex 200 mg Tablet may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Epilex 200 mg Tablet as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness.
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Alcohol
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Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Epilex 200 mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness and sleepiness.
Pregnancy
Unsafe
Epilex 200 mg Tablet belongs to pregnancy category D. Avoid taking Epilex 200 mg Tablet if you are pregnant as it could lead to serious birth defects.
Breast Feeding
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Epilex 200 mg Tablet may pass into breastmilk. Consult your doctor before taking Epilex 200 mg Tablet if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
Unsafe
Epilex 200 mg Tablet causes dizziness, sleepiness and tiredness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.
Liver
Unsafe
Epilex 200 mg Tablet should not be used if you have liver problems or your family has a history of liver problems. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.
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Caution
Dose adjustment may be needed in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
Safe if prescribed
Epilex 200 mg Tablet can be given to children if prescribed by the doctor. The dose will be adjusted by the doctor depending upon the child's body weight.
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Epilex 200 mg Tablet is used to treat epilepsy/seizures/fits. Additionally, it is also used to treat bipolar disorder and prevent symptoms of migraine (like a headache).
Epilex 200 mg Tablet decreases the excessive and abnormal nerve activity in the brain. It balances the brain's chemical messenger and prevents overactivity of the brain, thereby controlling seizures episodes.
Epilex 200 mg Tablet helps to treat manic episodes associated with bipolar disorder by increasing the amount of a chemical substance called GABA; this helps in blocking the nerve transmission across the brain and provides a calming effect.
Epilex 200 mg Tablet limits the transmission of nerve pain, thereby prevents migraine headache. Migraine is a neurological condition which is characterized by intense headaches.
Do not discontinue Epilex 200 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Epilex 200 mg Tablet for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Epilex 200 mg Tablet ; your doctor will reduce the dose gradually to avoid worsening of seizures.
Birth-control pills like oestrogen-containing products may affect the way Epilex 200 mg Tablet works. It is better to consult the doctor if you are using birth control pills to avoid pregnancy.
Epilex 200 mg Tablet may cause weight gain due to an increase in appetite. Maintain a healthy weight by following a proper diet and exercising regularly.
Epilex 200 mg Tablet might cause fertility issues in both men and women. However, it can be reversible upon discontinuation of Epilex 200 mg Tablet . In rare cases, Epilex 200 mg Tablet can be a contributing factor in male infertility.
Limit caffeine intake, avoid smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drink water regularly, and chew sugar-free gum/candy might prevent dry mouth.
Epilex 200 mg Tablet may change the results of liver enzymes, and urine and blood tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Epilex 200 mg Tablet .
Store Epilex 200 mg Tablet at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Epilex 200 mg Tablet may cause side effects like stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, tremors, tiredness, sleepiness, headache, weight gain, and hair loss. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
No, avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Epilex 200 mg Tablet as it may cause increased dizziness and sleepiness.
Yes, Epilex 200 mg Tablet causes dizziness, sleepiness and tiredness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.
No, taking higher than the recommended dose of Epilex 200 mg Tablet will not be more effective and may cause unpleasant side effects. Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Epilex 200 mg Tablet as it may cause an overdose.
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