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Today at 07.30 i took a blood sample to see the concentration of lamotrigine & levetiracetam. my last dose of medicine was yesterday at 20.30. has it been enough hoursfor the bloodtest to be truthful orhave i ruined it by takingthe medicine too late?
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In order to safely monitor the level of anti-epileptic medications, we typically look at the trough level (the time of the lowest serum level), so we are assured of 24 hr adequate coverage. Your doctor can clarify if dosing needs adjustment.
Answered 4/27/2022
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