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I have epilepsy and take keppra 2x/day to prevent seizures. for the last 3 days i have had diarrhea and any food passes through my body in about 2 hours. i am worried that the keppra isn't having enough time to be absorbed properly and that i may run the
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Keppra (levetiracetam) : Keppra (levetiracetam) is a modern seizure drug that absorbs pretty quickly (1 hour in ideal scientific tests). 3 days of diarrhea can be stressful on your system, including causing changes in blood chemistry and causing lost sleep, and this stress can also make it more likely to have a seizure. A visit to your primary care doctor can help diagnose and fix the cause of the diarrhea, and could also offer a chance to check the level of Keppra (levetiracetam) in your blood.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Keppra (levetiracetam) : Keppra (levetiracetam) is rapidly absorbed from the stomach. It can be taken with small about of water before meals, then wait an hour or so then try to eat your meal. The rapid emptying of the stomach following a meal will not affect the medication that was given earlier.
Answered 10/4/2016
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