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- Levetiracetam - Epilepsy Foundation
Levetiracetam (lev-eh-teer-ASS-eh-tam) is the generic name (non-brand name) for the drug called Keppra (KEP-ruh) Keppra is a widely used seizure medicine from UCB Keppra is available in many countries, but the name or look may be different
- Levetiracetam XR - Epilepsy Foundation
What are the effects of Levetiracetam XR on Seniors Keppra XR is commonly prescribed for people over 65, but it's important for the doctor to be careful about how much Keppra XR these people take When people are older than 65 or 70, their kidneys usually don't work as well as before
- Lowering Keppra dosage - Epilepsy Foundation
Hey everyone I have taken levetiracetam since November of 2008 I see my neruologist in a few weeks, and am seriously considering lowering the dosage I don't want to ween off it, but I don't think I need 750 mg 2x a day at this point I haven't had any seizures for over two years now, and I believe my surgeon did his job in the OR, getting rid of what was making the problem
- Missed Medicines as a Seizure Trigger | Epilepsy Foundation
Will missing medications provoke seizures? Yes, it can Missing doses of seizure medicine is the most common cause of breakthrough seizures Missed medicines can trigger seizures in people with both well-controlled and poorly controlled epilepsy Seizures can happen more often than normal, be more intense or develop into long seizures called status epilepticus Status epilepticus is a medical
- KEPPRA TOXICITY - Epilepsy Foundation
A week ago yesterday, April 16th, my daughter started having symptoms of a toxic level to Keppra, the anti-seizure medication she was taking She said she had been very tired for a couple of weeks Her dose was 1000mg twide daily She said she felt lightheaded dizzy She said she was having trouble processing information---like she was "high" That next morning she had a Keppra level drawn
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- Keppra-- Weight Gain? | Epilepsy Foundation
I was wondering if anyone else has experienced weight gain while being on Keppra (Levetiracetam)? I have been on it for a year and a half now and have gained about 25lbs while playing a D-1 sport training 5-6 days a week with dieting I have been training hard and eating right and looking back it seems as if my weight gain started when i got on Keppra Has anyone else had this side effect or
- Stopping Seizure Medications | Epilepsy Foundation
When taking anti-seizure medications, talk to your doctor before stopping or changing seizure medications Learn about options risks of stopping
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