Levetiracetam is a commonly used broad-spectrum antiepileptic drug for the treatment of epilepsy in adults and children over the age of 4. Long-term use may lead to a range of physical discomfort due to central nervous system reactions, but will not cause patients to become stupid. Common side effects 1. Physical discomfort: Taking levetiracetam may cause central nervous system reactions, such as dizziness, headache, drowsiness, convulsions, tremor, ataxia, weakness, loss of appetite, etc. It may also cause some stimulation to the liver and kidneys; 2. Memory impairment: Long-term use of levetiracetam may cause patients to experience memory loss, but this process is not irreversible and can be relieved after stopping the drug. It can be relieved after stopping the drug. Levetiracetam may affect memory and concentration, cause dizziness, headache and other symptoms, and may affect the patient’s study or work, but it will not make the patient stupid. Based on the results of clinical trials, the drug does not cause mental deficits. More importantly, the patients taking the drug are epileptic, and without intervention, the damage of epilepsy to the body’s memory, concentration, and ability to learn normally far exceeds the few adverse effects of using the drug. Precautions There are certain side effects of taking levetiracetam, but the adverse reactions will gradually decrease and the efficacy for anti-epilepsy is more significant. Patients can take it under the guidance of a doctor, but must not take too much, as overdosing may lead to serious consequences such as respiratory depression, coma, or even aggression towards people. The dose can be gradually reduced according to the patient’s condition and needs until the drug is discontinued.