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The proper way to use

Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor, to help your condition as much as possible. Do not take it more or less often than your doctor ordered.

Swallow the tablet form of this medicine whole

Levetiracetam may be taken with or without food or on a full or empty stomach. However, if your doctor tells you to take the medicine a certain way, take it exactly as directed.

This medicine is to be taken by mouth even if it comes in a dropper bottle. The amount you should take is to be measured with the special dropper provided with your prescription.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

For oral dosage form (tablets):
- For epilepsy:
  - Adults—At first, 500 milligrams (mg) two times a day. Your doctor may increase the dose gradually if needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 3000 mg a day.
  - Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
For oral dosage form (solution):
- For epilepsy:
  - Adults—At first, 500 milligrams (mg) two times a day. Your doctor may increase the dose gradually if needed. However, the dose is usually not more than 3000 mg a day.
  - Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.