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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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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dose or add-on: please call your prescribing physician for possible dose adjustment or addition of another medication. Please call today!

Dr Lewis and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 9/24/2017

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

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

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I have had an increase in seizure since starting keppra medication at 750mg. three weeks in. is there a better a more effective treatment?

8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Lewis and 5 doctors agreed

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

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