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A 44-year-old member asked:

Does keppra (levetiracetam) need to be weaned when taken off?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic
Neurology 54 years experience
Should be: Too rapid withdrawal without tapering, could cause sudden seizure activity. Avoid this by working closely with your doctor.
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A 41-year-old member asked:

How is keppra (levetiracetam) weaned down?

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Dr. Mark Fisher
Neurology 31 years experience
Keppra (levetiracetam) weaned down?: So you're taking keppra (levetiracetam) and you want to stop taking it. Have you discussed this with the doctor who is prescribing the keppra (levetiracetam)? Have you asked your doctor the post question? Please repost and state your doctor's answers to your questions; or, if you haven't asked your doctor, please state why not.
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Last updated Dec 15, 2020

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