Epilive 500 Tablet is used to treat seizures (fits) due to epilepsy. Epilepsy is a chronic condition where the patients have repeated fits (convulsions). Epilive 500 Tablet is used for the epilepsy form in which the fits affect only one side of the brain, but could extend to larger areas on both sides of the brain.

Epilive 500 Tablet contains Levetiracetam, which works by slowing down the abnormal signals in the brain which cause episodes of seizures. It helps by suppressing specific brain sites responsible for abnormal activity and prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures. It reduces the episodes of seizures but does not cure epilepsy.

Take Epilive 500 Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will decide how often you should take Epilive 500 Tablet based on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience daytime drowsiness, disturbed sleep, light-headedness, dizziness, sleepiness, general weakness, and unexplained infections. Most of these side effects of Epilive 500 Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please reach out to your doctor.

It is not known if Epilive 500 Tablet is safe or effective in children below four years of age. Inform the doctor if you have kidney disease, lung disease, muscle weakness (myasthenia gravis), difficulty in sleeping (sleep apnoea), severe liver disease, or a problem with alcohol or other prescription drugs. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant. Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until you know how Epilive 500 Tablet affects you, as its intake may make you dizzy or sleepy. Young children (especially less than 16 years) are more likely to develop behavioural changes like aggression than adults, so Epilive 500 Tablet should only be given under medical supervision to children. Suddenly stopping Epilive 500 Tablet can cause withdrawal symptoms like anxiety, increased heart rate, tremors, or general unwell feeling. Suicidal thoughts or actions can be caused in some patients taking Epilive 500 Tablet , so pay attention to any sudden change in mood swings, behaviour, or feeling.

• Epilive 500 Tablet can be taken with or without food usually twice daily. 
• It is suggested to take Epilive 500 Tablet at the same time each day to maintain a consistent level of medicine in the body. Do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.
• Swallow Epilive 500 Tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush, break or chew it.

Epilive 500 Tablet contains Levetiracetam, used in combination or alone for treating symptoms of epilepsy. It works by slowing down the abnormal signals that the brain gives, leading to episodes of seizures. It helps by suppressing specific brain sites responsible for abnormal activity and prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures. It reduces the episodes of seizures but does not cure epilepsy.

Taking Epilive 500 Tablet with other anti-epileptic medications can cause severe drowsiness, breathing problems, coma, and death. Epilive 500 Tablet should be taken with extreme caution in patients with a history of alcohol or drug abuse. Epilive 500 Tablet may affect your ability to drive or operate heavy machinery if taken with alcohol, as you may feel dizzy, and you may be unable to concentrate. If you think you have suicidal thoughts, difficulty concentrating, sleep disturbances, dizziness, or sleepiness, let your doctor know about this. Pregnant or lactating women should consult a doctor before taking it as a Category C pregnancy medication. Do not take Epilive 500 Tablet if you are allergic to any of its active ingredients, suffer from lung disease, liver disease, glaucoma, or have difficulty sleeping (sleep apnoea). Epilive 500 Tablet can cause severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis), which can be life-threatening. Please visit a doctor immediately if you experience a rash, itching, trouble breathing, trouble swallowing, or swelling in your hands, face, or mouth while using this medicine.