keppra toxicity symptoms

Yes, agreed, could be blood, oxygen, seizures or even anxiety. May sound silly, but some ppl get so anxious without warning when having pain or a health issue that they feel out of it or begin having a "seizure" type episode. Since it happened while you were in the restroom it could be that you are having symptoms of mold illness. Mold illness can cause cramping and pain with your menstrual cycle and digestive symptoms, as well as seizures that may not be considered epileptic.

spinal myoclonus in my abdomen area fasciculations in my legs memory disturbances difficulty with speech, written and spoken bad headaches tremor in right hand short concentration span which may be linked to the fact that i feel tired all the time joint pain sometimes at night im seeing a neurologist at the moment who says we can only treat the myoclonus for now. clobazam, clonazopam and keppra didnt work. suffered from valproate toxicity when i was taking depakote 700mg morning and evening.

I'm a 21 year old femaleand I was diagnosed with spinal myoclonus in April 2009 by my neurologist and it was backed by a 2nd independent opinion in July. We did extensive testing, which included MRI scans of the brain and spine (with and without contrast), EEG, EMG, a lumbar puncture and extensive blood tests, to try and find the cause but there was nothing abnormal. The neuro started me on 300mg Epilim (Depakote) morning and 500mg night.

I forgot to tell everyone that when my doctor took me off of Dilantin and put me on Keppra, I'm also on diamox and carbratrol..........

I was prescribed Keppra for my chronic headaches. I also suffer from generalized anxiety disorder and depression, secondarily. While taking Keppra, my mood was very erratic, irritable, depressed (very), and a lot of other unpleasant psychological side effects. I'm wondering how often this happens with Keppra. I have since stopped taking it. Thank you.

aggresion is a side effect of keppra, doctors sometime call it the "keppra rage". i didn't have the aggression, but i had the learning problems. bad memory and lack of concentration was the worst of it. it was so bad because i'm at varsity and you're basically just a number so they don't really care.

TL;DR: I think Keppra makes me dehydrated because alcohol makes me feel super-dehydrated even if I follow the 2:1 water:alcohol ratio, and because I seem to have a hard time staying hydrated in general. But I'm seeing little if any literature to support dehydration as a Keppra side effect. Does anyone else have any ideas?

TL;DR: I think Keppra makes me dehydrated because alcohol makes me feel super-dehydrated even if I follow the 2:1 water:alcohol ratio, and because I seem to have a hard time staying hydrated in general. But I'm seeing little if any literature to support dehydration as a Keppra side effect. Does anyone else have any ideas?

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??

The few available resources which list common symptoms for B6 toxicity mention a feeling of pins and needles in hands and feet. There seem to be many other symptoms. Please, list the symptoms that you have.

Worse, I had seizures/symptoms every month. (Had none for 1 year and 3 mos. with Keppra) My neuro shifted me back to Keppra. Now, I'm back to 500mg 2x/day. During the 3 weeks, I was so ill-tempered. Little things which used to make me laugh irritated me. I was also depressed, esp when I had my period. I never understood "depression" until then. I felt like crying for no reason at all. I thought maybe the hormonal change was also a big factor.

No matter how small or large the amount. At first I thought this a side effect of the anticonvulsant I take (Keppra) -- the instructions say to avoid alcohol because very serious interactions can occur, although they never specify what those interactions are. A couple medical professionals I talked to about it said that it's because Keppra increases the level of enzymes present in my liver, thereby speeding up my liver's metabolic rate.

I also take Keppra but have never had any problems at all. I suffered with depression for 11 years and came of the medicine fully just before I went on Keppra, and yes I have days where I do feel depressed but with any illness you do have days where you feel depressed even suicidal. So my advice is don't necessarily put it down to Keppra. Talk to the doctor who prescribed Keppra to you and see if you can be referred to a Psychiatrist to talk it through and find out if it is the tablets!

The few available resources list common B6 toxicity symptoms as a feeling of pins and needles in hands and feet. There seem to be many other symptoms. Please, list your symptoms here.

I have no health insurance. I was finally got a really basic coverage, but it doesn't cover keppra. i've been taking keppra for a 2 months. I was switched to phenobarbitol for when I run out. since keppra is not on the charity's formulary. I hope to God that I cant find some source of keppra before I run out. The phenobarb is scary. So I'm excited about the links here: http://brain.hastypastry.net/forums/index.php http://www.needymeds.

Hi all. I am really scared. I have been on Keppra for a little over a year. Initially I didn't notice any issues, because I already have some anxiety (undiagnosed), so what noticed I just brushed off as anxiety. But over the last nine months or so I have seen a change. I get angry more easily, and over really really stupid stuff. Once I flew into a temper tantrum because my roommate threw out something I had in the fridge. A year ago I would have moved on without a thought.

- right foot feels tingly and there is a strange nerve sensation on the outside of my right leg. - sometimes sciatica like pain on right side - right hand feels tingly and a bit stiff - right forearm feels as if there is a plastic wrap around it and tingling/pain in elbow - neck, shoulder, back pain on right side.

So after staying overnight and at the vet the next day he came home and has been on Keppra and phenobarbital. 500mg 2x a day Keppra and 60mg 2x a day pheno. He has the side effects which are lessening but hasn't been as bad as I read could be. He is very responsive and is pretty much himself besides the side effects(weak legs, tired). It's been 6 days and no seizures so far. Will be going to vet in a week for check up and blood test again. I am so on edge..

The common symptoms seen with withdrawal are moodiness, lethargy, headaches, tingling, suicidal tendencies etc.Lamictral should not be stopped abruptly it should be done slowly. It is suggested to report these symptoms to your doctor. If the symptoms are severe or persistent you may need emergency medical help. Keep me posted. Take care and regards!

I went to an MS specialist, and she prescribed two Keppra a day. My symptoms got better immediately. I still have clonus in the mornings, and when I haven't been active enough, but the jerks are much better.

As my DD is in Keppra, and has previously been on other seizure meds, the Keppra, by far has had the least amount of side-effects. You could ask if some of her mood changes, memory loss, etc. are from the stroke vs. the Keppra. Please do not wean her off the medication without a Dr's directive... that could cause withdrawal seizures. My thoughts are with you that your mother gets well soon.

Did you start it after or before keppra? How long were you on Keppra? I wish my daughter could take Lamictal but her rash got the doctor worried, even though it was ringworm. Have you heard of any other anti-seizure meds that might actually work well for moods? I know Lamictal is a very good mood stabilizer. Good luck.

At first I thought this a side effect of the anticonvulsant I take (Keppra) -- the instructions say to avoid alcohol because very serious interactions can occur, although they never specify what those interactions are. A couple medical professionals I talked to about it said that it's because Keppra increases the level of enzymes present in my liver, thereby speeding up my liver's metabolic rate. So my body just skips the drunkenness stage altogether.

04/12 changed him to Dilatan and keppra more seizures. 05/12 put back on keppra only 3,500 mg. 06/12 seizures moved to keppra 4,000 mg a day! He has had only 1 seizures since been on 4,000, but this is a very high dosage. He is going to see an seizures specialist. Hoping he can get this dosage down.

my neuro started me on 1000mg of keppra combined with 400mg dilantin. i am having problems with my stomache,left ear stopping up and the sleepyness. how well has keppra worked controling your seizures and what side effects do you have? has the keppra helped your mood and stress level? has the keppra helped you lose weight and how long did it take you to get use to the med? thanks for all your help .

I am on keppra and lamotrigine (sp?) Lamotrigine seems to help with the anger issues keppra was causing.

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