Convulex

Convulex 500mg Tablet ER does not cure your condition, it only prevents the seizures from occurring. Therefore, you will have to keep on taking it, maybe for years. Consult your doctor if face any problems while taking this medicine.

You should not stop taking Convulex 500mg Tablet ER suddenly. It should be discontinued gradually. Stopping it suddenly may increase the chances of recurrence of seizures. Always consult your doctor if you feel the need to stop taking this medicine.

Yes, weight gain can occur with the use of Convulex 500mg Tablet ER. To control your weight, you should have a healthy balanced diet and exercise regularly. Talk to your doctor if you have any other concerns.

Yes, Convulex 500mg Tablet ER does not have any effect on the working of birth control pills. However, contraceptives (birth control pills) may interfere with the working of Convulex 500mg Tablet ER and seizures may occur. It is important that you inform your doctor that you are using birth control pills. Your doctor will keep a track on your response to the treatment and monitor the Convulex 500mg Tablet ER levels in your blood levels.

Many patients can safely take Convulex 500mg Tablet ER for a long time. Rarely, long-term use of Convulex 500mg Tablet ER may weaken your bones, thereby increasing their chances of breaking easily (osteoporosis and osteopenia). If you are taking Convulex 500mg Tablet ER for a long time, get regular check ups done for bone health.

Convulex 500mg Tablet ER may cause thinning of hair, change of hair colour and even hair loss. If you are concerned talk to your doctor if it is possible to reduce the dose of Convulex 500mg Tablet ER. Your hair may regrow after either reducing your dose or switching to a different medicine.