Uses, Side Effects, Price of Leptomate 50mg Tablet 10S
Leptomate 50 Tablet is a medicine used to treat epilepsy (seizures) and to prevent migraines. It is also used in the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (a rare, but severe form of epilepsy that starts in early childhood).
Leptomate 50 Tablet may be taken with or without food, preferably at the same time, each day. 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 an increased frequency of seizures. Your doctor may advise regular monitoring of serum bicarbonate levels while you are taking this medicine.
Some of the common side effects of this medicine include nausea, taste change, fatigue, diarrhea, weight loss, loss of appetite, and memory impairment. It may also cause vision problems like myopia or glaucoma, so it is important to get your eyesight checked before you start the treatment and regularly thereafter. You may experience dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Please consult your doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away.
Uses of Leptomate 50mg Tablet 10S
- Epilepsy/Seizures
- Prevention of Migraine
- Lennox–Gastaut syndrome
Benefits of Leptomate 50mg Tablet 10S
In Epilepsy/Seizures
Leptomate 50 Tablet is an anticonvulsant (or anti-epileptic) medicine that works by decreasing the nerve impulses which cause seizures. Controlling the frequency of seizures will help you go about your daily activities with more confidence. It helps reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. This medicine is not associated with any physical or psychological dependence (addiction) but it should not be stopped suddenly. It must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. Missing doses may trigger a seizure.
SIDE EFFECTS OF Leptomate 50mg Tablet 10S
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 Leptomate 50mg Tablet 10S
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Fever
- Loss of appetite
- Memory impairment
- Nausea
- Nervousness
- Numbness
- Psychomotor impairment
- Sleepiness
- Speech disorder
- Taste change
- Upper respiratory tract infection
- Visual impairment
- Weight loss
FAQs:
Q1. Is Leptomate 50 Tablet good for anxiety? Leptomate 50 Tablet is not indicated for the treatment of anxiety. Please consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Q2. Can Leptomate 50 Tablet be used in children? Yes, Leptomate 50 Tablet is used for seizures in children more than 2 years of age. However, because of the lack of any reports, this medicine is not recommended to be used in children for migraines.
Q3. Since I have started using Leptomate 50 Tablet people are saying that I have lost weight. Is it because of Leptomate 50 Tablet or something else for which I should get investigated? It could be due to Leptomate 50 Tablet because Leptomate 50 Tablet commonly causes weight loss probably due to a decrease in appetite. If you still have any doubts, talk to your doctor who will advise you appropriately.
