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How much time after stopping keppra (levetiracetam) will it be completely out of system?

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Dr. Ilene Ruhoy answered

Specializes in Neurology

Up to 3 days.: Elimination half life is 6-8 hours in adults, 11-12 in the elderly, and 5-6 in children. To be completely out of system may take up to 3 days depending on age and individual metabolism profile.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 5/25/2016

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