• Addperam 4mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines known as antiepileptics
• It is used to treat epilepsy (seizures) in people who have repeated seizures (fits)
• It helps reduce the frequency of seizures that affect a part or whole of the brain
• Addperam 4mg Tablet is taken by mouth with or without food
• However, it is advised to take it at the same time each day, preferably before going to bed
• Take Addperam 4mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor as it has a high potential of habit-forming
• If you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it
• Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better
• Do not stop taking it suddenly without talking to your doctor as it may increase seizure frequency.
• Some common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, anger, nausea, and balance disorder (loss of balance)
• 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
• This medicine may cause weight gain and to control it, you should have a balanced diet and exercise regularly
• It is important to inform your doctor if you develop any unusual changes in mood or depression as it may lead to suicidal thoughts.
• Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, depression, or suicidal thoughts and if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
• You should not breastfeed while taking this medicine
• Alcohol may increase the risk of seizures and worsen the side effects such as drowsiness and dizziness
• Avoid alcohol while taking this medicine
• Your kidney function may need to be tested often while taking this medicine.

Uses of Addperam 4mg Tablet

• In Epilepsy/Seizures Addperam 4mg Tablet slows down electrical signals in the brain which cause seizures (fits)
• 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
• Do not stop using this medicine even if you feel well until your doctor advises you to
• Missing doses may trigger a seizure.

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Common and Known Side effects of Addperam 4mg Tablet

• Dizziness
• Sleepiness
• Fatigue
• Anger
• Fall
• Nausea
• Weight gain
• Vertigo
• Impaired coordination
• Altered walking
• Balance disorder (loss of balance)