Elepsia XR (Levetiracetam) for Epilepsy

Overview
Elepsia XR is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat partial-onset seizures in adults and children older than 12 years. Elepsia XR is also referred to by its drug name, levetiracetam.

Elepsia XR is used as targeted therapy for epilepsy. Elepsia XR is a member of a class of drugs called antiepileptics. Elepsia XR is believed to work by reducing irregular brain signals that cause seizures.

How do I take it?
Prescribing information states that Elepsia XR is taken orally once a day.

Elepsia XR comes in the form of an extended release tablet.

Side effects
The FDA-approved label for Elepsia XR lists common side effects including flu, sleepiness, irritability, nasal congestion, dizziness, and nausea.

Rare but serious side effects listed for Elepsia XR include mood and behavior changes, suicidal ideation, extreme sleepiness, weakness, allergic reactions, or skin rashes.

For more details about this treatment, visit:

Elepsia XR — RxList
https://www.rxlist.com/elepsia-xr-drug.htm