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Keppra XR

Keppra XR

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Brands

Keppra • Epikepp • Redilev • Torcetam

Generic Drug

Levetiracetam

Side Effects

Common

Spinning sensation
Nausea
Confusion
Sleepiness
Balance problems
Pain
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Nervousness
Feeling anxious
Headache
Irritability
Vomiting
Upper respiratory tract symptom
Fatigue
Alopecia
Emotional instability
Hair loss
Behavior problems
Loss of strength
Behavioral changes
Loss of appetite
Agitation
Emotional problems
Reduced appetite

Serious

Suicidal thoughts
Hostility
Aggressive behavior
Loss of temper

Treats

Epilepsy
Condition

Related questions

A 58-year old female asked:

Can you eat grapefruit while taking Keppra (levetiracetam) xr?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 25-year old female asked:

Began generic Keppra (levetiracetam) XR on Aug 8 for myoclonic seizures & having high increase in psych Sx. Could med be cause? If so, ALT options for Tx of seizures?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

A 41-year old asked:

Lexapro, celexa, keppra (levetiracetam) xr, Depakote ER for racing thoughts, which is best?

2 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in

A 20-year old female asked:

Is it better to take aderoll XR or the short kind while on keppra (levetiracetam) 1000mg XR for seizures ?

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A 72-year old female asked:

Can you take lorazepam with keppra?

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A 41-year old asked:

How is keppra (levetiracetam) weaned down?

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A 36-year old male asked:

Mechanisms of action of keppra (levetiracetam)?

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A 43-year old asked:

Does keppra (levetiracetam) have side effects. ?

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A 72-year old male asked:

Should I drive if I'm taking Keppra (levetiracetam)?

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A 29-year old female asked about a female:

Can a 5 year old be placed on keppra and carbamazopine?

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A 44-year old asked:

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

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A 39-year old male asked:

Does Keppra lower my iron if so what should I do to raise it?

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A 44-year old asked:

How long will the side effects of keppra (levetiracetam) last?

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A 46-year old asked:

Can levetiracetam (keppra) drugs hurt you with its side effects?

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A 37-year old asked:

Does keppra (levetiracetam) have an expiration date you have to check for?

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A 38-year old asked:

Can levetiracetam (keppra) drugs hit you with new side effects when you go back on it?

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A male asked:

Can keppra (levetiracetam) cause dyslexia symptoms? My son started having symptoms shortly after taking the medication

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A 40-year old male asked:

My dr had me stop keppra, (levetiracetam) 750, after 6 months and now I have horrific headaches and feaver. Should o be worried. And how long will this last?

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A 30-year old asked:

Does levetiracetam work like keppra?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

A 46-year old asked:

Does keppra (levetiracetam) affect hgt levels?

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A 37-year old male asked:

Is taking 6000 mg daily keppra (levetiracetam) a lot ?

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A 46-year old asked:

Are there any serious reactions to keppra (levetiracetam)?

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A 58-year old female asked:

My keppra (levetiracetam) level is 78 is that dangerous I am taking 4000 mg daily.

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 43-year old asked:

How much time after stopping keppra (levetiracetam) will it be completely out of system?

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A 52-year old female asked:

How dangerous is it if you accidentally double your dose of 500 mg keppra (levetiracetam)?

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A 61-year old female asked:

I have been taking keppra (levetiracetam) generic for about 6 weeks-1000mg. My thoughts seem clearer-is that possible?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 51-year old female asked:

I accidentally took a double dose of generic Keppra (levetiracetam). I took 1500mg and forgot and took 1500 more, am I going to be ok? Thank u!

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 18-year old female asked:

I am withdrawing from keppra (levetiracetam) and have not been on it for night time for a month now and accidentally took it tonight what should I do ?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 34-year old asked:

Keppra/lamictol side effects?

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A 37-year old female asked:

Hi,Is keppra 500mg too high during pregnancy?

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