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I have had an increase in seizure since starting keppra medication at 750mg. three weeks in. is there a better a more effective treatment?
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Dose or add-on: please call your prescribing physician for possible dose adjustment or addition of another medication. Please call today!
Answered 9/24/2017
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Yes: Many AEDS. If your Seizure increased with Keppra speak with prescriber even though the dose is low it may be time to use another AED. Good luck
Answered 11/28/2017
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