Barton, NY
A 37-year-old male asked:
Need instructions on how to correctly wean off keppra (levetiracetam). have only been on it since 7/4/2014. 500mg in am, and 500mg in pm. having horrible side effects?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Harold Fieldsanswered
Family Medicine 63 years experience
Reduction: I would reduce by 250mg every 3rd day till you get to zero
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Dr. Olav Jarenanswered
Neurology 21 years experience
With permission: With permission of your neurologist, a typical plan is to change the dose to 250 mg twice a day for 1 week, then 250 mg once a day for one week, then stop.
If you use the medicine to prevent seizures, you may need something in its place.
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Last updated Jun 30, 2023
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