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I take keppra (levetiracetam) for seizure. doctor recommended i need to take more calcium and vitamin whileon keppra (levetiracetam) what best way to get both. calcium pill toi big.

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Dr. Robert Grieco answered

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Tums, (calcium carbonate) Multi- vitamin: Tums, (calcium carbonate) good source calcium and you can chew it. A cheap multivitamin will do. Generally, i recommend everyone on seizure to take extra folic acid, 400 mg. If you don't get sun then 1000 mg of vit. D.

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Answered 11/11/2014

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