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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?

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Reduction: I would reduce by 250mg every 3rd day till you get to zero

Answered 2/11/2016

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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.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 6/15/2018

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