Keppra drug class

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Avatar f tn My biggest fear is that the addiction specialist / internist is not knowledgeable with this class of drug (barbituates) - but she must, right?!!!!!! Just myself being pessimistic. I know I'm doing the right thing! My health is highly being jeopardized as well as having a LIFE! The intake that was done over the phone may have made me a little anxious- the receptionist asked if I had ever been on subaxone or methadone (which I have not)........
Avatar n tn Hi there. According to US FDA, keppra is a category C drug which means caution needs to be exercised but benefits may outweigh the potential risks. There are no published reports of pregnancy outcomes in keppra treated women. The risk of defects is higher in women taking more than one anti epileptic drug and with women who have family history of birth defects. Folic acid supplementation at least 400 mcg to help prevent neural tube defects with keppra use is advocated though not proven.
Avatar n tn Her neurologist recommends the medication, Trileptal, but I am very concerned about the rare, but life threatening side effects, TENS, cardiotoxicity, etc. Keppra is alternate possible drug which seems to have a better safety profile. My question is: Are the possible psychological side effects of Keppra (psychosis is worst case senario) totally reversible if the drug is stopped?? Any insight would be appreciated!
559697 tn?1243286385 My son was on Keppra, (750mg 2X day) his doctor changed him to KeppraXR same dosag because he was having more seizures. Since he has been on Keppra XR, still seizures and constant jerking movements in hands and very unsteady when standing. Not getting enough sleep @ night. Took him to ER last night, increase dosage to 2000mg per day. His hands jerk from about 11am to about 7pm or 8pm, then he has a seizure. Sleeps about a hour & half. Have anyone had these problems taking Keppra XR?
Avatar m tn its been 8 months since my mothers TBI- she had a seizure yesterday-she has been off keppra for 1 1/2 months-the side effects of keppra are aweful-they ask her questions and wonder why she is out of it and doesn't know her last name-(after they gave her keppra in the hospital) what can she take that is less evasive to her health and recovery??
Avatar f tn Anyone else on Keppra to prevent myoclonic jerks (JME diagnosed)? I am, and have been on Keppra for almost 5 years. Started at age 23 and I am now 28. At the beginning they made me very sluggish, but after about 2 months I felt wonderful (since it was the first time in my life I wasn't having seizures!!
Avatar m tn Valium, or diazepam, is similar to Frisium also comes in a liquid form, but patients can develop a tolerance and dependence to that class of drug. The class also can cause significant drowsiness, so I would try to keep those in reserve. I don't think the doctor was trying to be alarmist. If she has a low seizure threshold, something like a fever can cause a seizure. If she does have a seizure disorder, she probably has other triggers too.
Avatar m tn Read the pamplet your pharmacists gave you Keppra. It will have a 'Drug Interactions' section. You can also go to www.keppra.com to find out about drug interactions.
398501 tn?1334702273 I have been placed on 1000mg of keppra(?), does anyone know the side effect of these that I should expect?
Avatar f tn I read something on rxlist about moodswings and irritibility related to Keppra. It's believed that Keppra makes your brain "dump" Vitamin B6 at times which lowers dopamine or seratonin levels and makes you feel horrible. Does your daughter take vitamins? I'd try some Vitamin B6 if her multivitamin doesn't contain it. I started taking Trader Joe's High Potency vitamins and feel much, much better since starting. Good luck.
1165078 tn?1338655745 I'm looking for ppl who r on Keppra or KeppraXR, for at least 7 mo. to a yr... I have noticed shoulder joint? socket?tendon? problems, other than the normal irritability issues, what have you noticed in way of side effects of being on this drug for so long? I also noticed weight gain, even though I exercise daily..
Avatar f tn Lamictal has been a godsend to me, I've had bad reactions to most Anti-depressants - this one, I'm sure because they start you so slowly, doesn't have the same overwhelming side effects. Because they are slow to titrate this drug into you, don't expect miracles. I didn't feel any real affects until I was at around 100mgs.
Avatar f tn Is any one out there being treated with Keppra for migraine? After a mild stroke in May2014 which affected only my balance, the stroke triggered migraine later in the year, according to my neurologist. I have been taking Keppra to counteract daily attacks which caused limb weakness, extreme lack of balance and very unpleasant sensations of movement in my head, but with no real headache. This has been happening most nights since October and has been very wearing.
Avatar f tn We have even contacted the FDA regarding this drug. I would not recommend this drug to anyone. It was only after taking this drug that our sons seizure activity took a turn for the worse.
Avatar n tn Hi, my son is on Keppra due to history of seizure. I was just wondering, if there are any long term effects or will it affect his liver or kidneys in the long run since he's only 11 years old.
7486852 tn?1410352184 t help answer your question about the side effects that I had on Keppra alone, but it is suppose to be a good drug.
Avatar f tn Just recently I had a new diagnosis of Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy and was put on Folic Acid and Keppra. So now I'm taking three medications. I have only had one grand mal seizure, but every day my mind does this thing where it kind of blanks out when I'm talking and I stare for a couple of seconds, that's when I took an EEG and it determined I had JME. But since I have been on Keppra my mind hasn't spaced out, but I have been in a lot of pain.
Avatar f tn Hello Kylie you have been struggling for a long time with tramadol. Not sure if the keppra would prevent seizures from the tramadol. How do you plan to taper and get off the tramadol? Have you been to counseling?
Avatar f tn What have you heard from patients on keppra for their epilepsy? My daughter is very tired, and has just begun keppra 7 days ago. She takes it only at night because of her extreme tiredness when she began it in the morning initially, and will be eased on to a second does in the morning next week. She's on only 250 mg once nightly now. Next week we're adding 125 mg to the morning and increasing that to a 250 mg morning dose the following week. Here are my questions: 1.
Avatar m tn I just had 2 crainiotomies at Mt Sinai to fix the issue very entailed operation something you want as a LAST resort only......See about Vimpat along with the Keppra it is a good drug...issue with dilantin is the long term side effects....causes teeth problems GI issues and a list of others.......best of luck and If I can please let me know I will ghive the advice from my own personal experiences if they seem to meet what you are saying....
Avatar f tn i had a clonic-tonic seizure about 3 weeks ago. i was put on keppra and now am having a lot of confusion and am very tired and extremely moody. is this related to the seizure and or the medication?