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Torleva 500 Tablet
Prescription Required
Introduction
Torleva 500 Tablet is an anti-epileptic medicine used to treat seizures (fits) in epilepsy. It can be used alone or along with other medicines. It helps to prevent seizures for as long as you continue to take it.
Torleva 500 Tablet suppresses the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. You can take it with or without food but try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Your doctor will advise the right dose for you. It is generally advised as a long-term treatment. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well. If you stop or miss doses your seizures could get worse.
Some common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, headache, infection, irritation, nasal congestion (stuffy nose), sleepiness, behavior changes, aggressive behavior, and decreased appetite. Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. Most of these side effects do not need medical attention, but some of them can be serious. A small number of people being treated with this medicine have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves. Contact your doctor if your mood changes for the worse.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, depression, or suicidal thoughts and if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor may suggest regular blood tests to monitor your kidney function while taking this medicine.
Torleva 500 Tablet suppresses the abnormal electrical activity in the brain. You can take it with or without food but try to take it at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Your doctor will advise the right dose for you. It is generally advised as a long-term treatment. You should continue taking it for as long as your doctor has told you to, even if you feel well. If you stop or miss doses your seizures could get worse.
Some common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, headache, infection, irritation, nasal congestion (stuffy nose), sleepiness, behavior changes, aggressive behavior, and decreased appetite. Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. Most of these side effects do not need medical attention, but some of them can be serious. A small number of people being treated with this medicine have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves. Contact your doctor if your mood changes for the worse.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, depression, or suicidal thoughts and if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor may suggest regular blood tests to monitor your kidney function while taking this medicine.
Uses of Torleva Tablet
Benefits of Torleva Tablet
In Epilepsy/Seizures
Torleva 500 Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called anticonvulsants (or anti-epileptics). It works by slowing down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits). This medicine can be used to control various types of seizures—myoclonic, partial-onset, and primary generalized tonic-clonic (or grand mal). It can also help reduce symptoms such as confusion, uncontrollable jerking movements, loss of awareness, and fear or anxiety. The 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. You should continue taking it even if you feel well and are not having any seizures. Missing doses may trigger a seizure. Do not stop using this medicine until your doctor advises you.
Side effects of Torleva Tablet
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 Torleva
- Sleepiness
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Decreased appetite
- Behavioural changes
- Aggressive behavior
- Irritation
- Agitation
- Nasal congestion (stuffy nose)
- Infection
How to use Torleva Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Torleva 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Torleva Tablet works
Torleva 500 Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It works by attaching to specific sites (SV2A) on the surfaces of nerve cells. This suppresses the abnormal activity of the nerve cells in the brain and prevents the spread of electrical signals that cause seizures.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Torleva 500 Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Torleva 500 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Torleva 500 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Monitor the baby for sleepiness and adequate weight gain.
Monitor the baby for sleepiness and adequate weight gain.
Driving
UNSAFE
Torleva 500 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Torleva 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Torleva 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Torleva 500 Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Torleva 500 Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
However, a lower dose may be advised in patients with severe liver disease.
However, a lower dose may be advised in patients with severe liver disease.
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Quick Tips
- Torleva 500 Tablet should be taken regularly as directed by your doctor as missing doses can trigger seizures.
- Do not change the brand of your medicine and make sure that you have sufficient amount of medicine present with you.
- Some healthy tips to prevent seizures:
- Take a healthy diet along with regular exercise.
- Practice yoga every day.
- Get enough sleep at nighttime.
- Limit the use of screen time such as mobile/ laptop.
- Take your medication on time.
- It may cause sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.
- Do not stop using Torleva 500 Tablet without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Pyrrolidinone & Acetamide Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
NEURO CNS
Action Class
Synaptic vescicle 2 A protein ligand (AED)
Patient Concerns
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User Feedback
Patients taking Torleva 500 Tablet
Twice A Day
71%
Thrice A Day
29%
What are you using Torleva Tablet for?
Epilepsy
79%
Others
21%
How much was the improvement?
Average
46%
Excellent
38%
Poor
16%
What were the side-effects while using Torleva 500 Tablet?
Sleepiness
27%
Headache
19%
Dizziness
15%
Decreased app*
12%
Behavioural c*
8%
*Decreased appetite, Behavioural changes
How do you take Torleva Tablet?
With food
59%
With or witho*
36%
Empty stomach
5%
*With or without food
Please rate Torleva 500 Tablet on price
Average
54%
Expensive
42%
Not Expensive
4%
FAQs
Q. Will the use of Torleva 500 Tablet affect my fertility?
Torleva 500 Tablet is not known to affect fertility in males or females. However, talk to your doctor if you are facing fertility issues during the treatment with this medicine.
Q. Can the use of Torleva 500 Tablet cause sleepiness?
Yes, Torleva 500 Tablet can make you feel sleepy. Therefore, during the initial phase of treatment, avoid driving, operating machinery, working at heights, or participating in potentially dangerous activities, until you know how this medicine affects you.
Q. I have gained weight since I started taking Torleva 500 Tablet. Is it because of Torleva 500 Tablet? What should I do?
Weight gain is an uncommon side effect of Torleva 500 Tablet. However, the response may vary from person to person. To prevent weight gain you should take a healthy balanced diet, avoid snacking, cut down on high-calorie food items, include more vegetables and fruits in your diet and exercise regularly. If you still have issues with your weight, consult your doctor.
Q. What should I do if I have missed a dose of Torleva 500 Tablet?
If you have missed a dose of Torleva 500 Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip it and take the next dose as scheduled. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose, as this may increase the chance of side effects. If you are not sure what to do, you can contact your doctor.
Q. How long does Torleva 500 Tablet take to show its effect?
Torleva 500 Tablet may take a few weeks to start working properly since the dose is increased slowly. It is possible that your seizures may continue until Torleva 500 Tablet starts working completely.
Q. For how long do I need to take Torleva 500 Tablet?
You should continue to take Torleva 500 Tablet for as long as your doctor advises you to. Do not stop taking it suddenly because this may increase the frequency of seizures which may be difficult to control.
Q. Will I get addicted to Torleva 500 Tablet if I use it for a long time?
No, Torleva 500 Tablet is not habit-forming. No physical or psychological dependence has been reported with Torleva 500 Tablet. Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects.
Q. What symptoms can occur if someone takes an excess of Torleva 500 Tablet?
Taking an excess of Torleva 500 Tablet may cause sleepiness, agitation, aggression, decrease of alertness, inhibition of breathing and even a state of coma. In case of an overdose, immediate medical care should be provided to the patient in a nearby hospital.
Q. How do I come off Torleva 500 Tablet?
The dose of Torleva 500 Tablet should be slowly reduced. You may have to take this medicine for a few months before you can stop it completely. Do not reduce the dose without asking your doctor. Inform your doctor if you get a serious side effect, such as a severe skin reaction. Your doctor may tell you to stop taking Torleva 500 Tablet straight away, even if you have epilepsy.
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