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My son is taking keppra (levetiracetam) and cloznepam for seizures due to eplipsey? what can he take for a cold? he is two years old

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Dr. Christopher Stenberg answered

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Honey: Simple honey will offer him the best control for his cough and cold. You can use Ibuprofen or Acetaminophen for fever if needed.

Dr Pizzo-Berkey agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

My son is taking keppra (levetiracetam) and cloznepam for seizures due to eplipsey? what can he take for a cold? he is two years old

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christopher Stenberg answered

Dr Pizzo-Berkey agreed

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