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I am on keppra (levetiracetam) for temporal lobe seizures but it makes me angry and emotionally numb. any medicine with fewerpsychological symptoms?

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Yes: These are common side effects of keppra (levetiracetam). There are several alternative medications available. Discuss these with your neurologist.

Answered 5/4/2016

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Yes: My experience w Keppra (levetiracetam) is that is generally very well tolerated due to its low sedation rate, but I have never seen the anger and psychosis in other drugs that i've seen w keepra.

Answered 6/26/2014

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Yes: Keppra (levetiracetam) can cause psychiatric side effects, as can temporal lobe seizures. It's best to speak to your neurologist, or get an opinion from a neuro-psychiatrist, to explore your options. Also, are there any barriers in your relationship with your neurologist that cause you not to feel comfortable asking him/her, or trust his/her answer? If so, see if that can be improved. Hope this helps.

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