Uses, Side Effects, Price of Jolvig Oral Solution

Jolvig Oral Solution belongs to a class of medicines known as antiepileptic drugs (AED). It is a prescription medicine used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and infantile spasms. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines.

Jolvig Oral Solution may be taken with or without food. However, take it at the same time each day as this helps to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor may cause a worsening of your condition.

Some common side effects of this medicine include blurred vision, joint pain, tremors, tiredness, upper respiratory tract infection, aggression, double vision, nystagmus (involuntary eye movement) and altered walking. It may lead to loss of vision also, therefore, it is better to get the eyesight checked before you start the treatment and regularly thereafter. It may also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Weight gain may occur in some cases but it can be controlled by having a healthy balanced diet and doing exercise.

USES OF JOLVIG SACHET

• Epilepsy/Seizures
• Infantile spasms

BENEFITS OF JOLVIG SACHET

In Epilepsy/Seizures

Jolvig Oral Solution slows down electrical signals in the brain that cause seizures (fits). It can also help reduce symptoms of seizures, such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. This medicine can allow you to do some activities that you would otherwise be forbidden or scared to do (such as swimming and driving). It can take a few weeks for this medicine to work (because the dose has to be increased slowly) and during this time you may still have seizures. Therefore, do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well, until your doctor advises you to. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

SIDE EFFECTS OF JOLVIG SACHET

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 them

Common side effects of Jolvig

• Blurred vision
• Double vision
• Tremors
• Weight gain
• Headache
• Sleepiness
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
• Peripheral edema

FAQs:

Q1. Why has doctor asked me to get my vision tested? Can Jolvig Oral Solution affect vision? It is important to get your vision checked while taking Jolvig Oral Solution because it can lead to loss of vision. Your doctor may get your vision checked at the start of treatment, 4 weeks after starting treatment, then after every 3 months during the treatment and 3-6 months after stopping the treatment.

Q2. My child was first prescribed Jolvig Oral Solution in powder form but now it has been changed to tablet. Will this have a lessened effect? No, your doctor will adjust the dose of Jolvig Oral Solution tablets based on your child’s body weight and age. This will have the same effect as the powder.

Q3. Does Jolvig Oral Solution have psychiatric side effects? If yes, what are they? The common psychiatric side effects of Jolvig Oral Solution include agitation, aggression, nervousness, irritability, depression, thought disturbance and paranoia (feeling suspicious without reason) and sleeplessness. These side effects are usually reversible when the dose is reduced or gradually discontinued. Severe psychological disturbances (such as feeling elated or over-excited which may cause unusual behavior and the person may feel detached from reality) are rare but may also occur.