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Levetiracetam, sold under the brand name Keppra among others, is a medication used to treat epilepsy.[6] It is used for partial-onset, myoclonic, or tonic–clonic seizures and is taken either by mouth as an immediate or extended release formulation or by injection into a vein.[6] Common side effects of levetiracetam include sleepiness, dizziness, feeling tired, and aggression.[6] Severe side effects may include psychosis, suicide, and aller...

What does it do if u haveint taken it befor and does it make u drowsiness ## To answer your question, Levetiracetam is used in combination with other medications to treat certain types of seizures in people with epilepsy. Levetiracetam is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. It works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain. The following symptoms are all listed as possible side effects: drowsiness weakness unsteady walking coordination problems headache pain forgetfulness anxiety agitation or hostility dizziness moodiness nervousness numbness, burning, or tingling in the hands or feet loss of appetite vomiting diarrhea constipation changes in skin color NOTE: Please be aware that severe drowsiness, decreased consciousness or loss of consciousness, and difficulty brea...

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side effects ## Keppra Info Click Here ## My sister is 65 and has had severe migraines for years 40 plus. She has been getting shots of Stadol and Demoral. Neither is working now. She saw a neurologist last week and he put her on 500 mg of Levetiraceta. It is making her really sick to her stomach. She call the Dr. Office and told them but the nurse only replied that she should eat a saltine but keep taking them. She is supposed to go on a higher dosage Sept 6. Can you tell me the side effects other than what they have on the website? Also, that Neurosurgeon is supposed to give her an Optical Block shot. Can you tell me about that also and what the dangers aare.

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Rose colored tablet with SLC 222 on one side & blank on the other, claimed to be Levetiracetam 500 mg generic for Keppra. The bottle at the pharmacy had a big black X written on the label and a picture of a yellow tablet (which is what I've been taking). Is this really Levetiracetam? Mfg: Solco Heal? ## Yes, Solco Healthcare list this tablet as containing 500mgs of Levetiracetam. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, mood swings, personality change and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have been taking Keppra (Levetiracetam) with an imprint of "slc 222" for a year now. Mood swings were hell in the beginning, but are fine now. I recommend not taking this when dealing with depression because it has made mine...

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I am about to start on Levetiracetam along with my other medication and I would like to know of any possible side effects concerning anxiety, depression etc. ## I take 750mg twice a day and I want to know if this medicine causes weight gain, memory loss, or anxiety? I have been on it for five months and my memory is getting worse, and I'm always tried and have trouble staying awake. Is this medicine hurting me or helping me? ## Will Levetiracetam 750mg cause me to have high cholesterol? ## The FDA lists the typical side effects of Levetiracetam as possibly including nausea, mood changes, anxiety, weight changes, and dry mouth. Ref: Levetiracetam Information Lou Lou, yes it can cause those types of symptoms as well. James it has also been known to increase cholesterol levels, so your...

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round white has M at top of tablet and 613 at bottom. This doesn't look like any keppra ive taken before and im scared to ## Where did you obtain this from? Was it from a U.S. based pharmacy, another country, etc? Reason I ask is because the imprint M 613 is not coming up under any U.S. prescription meds. ## M 613 is Mylan Pharmaceuticals levetiracetam (generic version of Keppra), 250 mg. Earlier this week, I received my first generic refill of the 500 mg version (oblong white, M 615), and since it wasn't on their web page, I double-checked by calling them. The 750 mg dose is M 617. ## You DO NOT want to take that medicine. It is made by Mylan Pharmaceuticals. It was sent to me by a pharmacist without approval from me or my MD. I had a toxic reaction to this medicine. ## What ki...

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Can caffox tablet be taken together with levetiracetam? As I need to take levetiracetam on a daily basis due to my seizures. ## I am 63 this October. As far as I know I have been taking caffagot now known as caffox after my first delivery in 1982. Actually in 1980 I was admitted for a stone in my kidney. Epedural was done n at that time it was not successful. From private hos. transferred to General Hos. KL. The stone was washed out without operation. After the treatment I had this headache. After taking panadol with no effect I was introduced to caffagot by my office doc. Since then, I am taking it. Now in fact everyday I feel not so good like starting with a headache. I swallow 1 tablet. At one time I did not take caffagot at the first sign n the pain became severe so my clinic doc. a...

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My daughter and I are epileptics, we are currently on Levetiracetam me 2000mg her 1500mg, manufactured by Sunpharma. I have been informed by my pharmacy the company has discontinued it. They can refill it by another company I'm told the inactive ingredients can be different does this make a difference? And can we get seizures I'm concerned, but do not have a choice. Any help would be gratefully appreciated. ## Hello, Addison! The inactive ingredients are considered inactive for a reason, they are not known to affect the way the medication works or to have any biological effect on the body for most people. Thus, you both should be fine. There is a slight chance that one of you may react to something in it, if you're allergic, or if there's a variance of the active ingredi...

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What is the difference between (1)levetiraceta and (2)levetiracetam? My husband is taking (1), but found a bottle (2) in his drawer and can't remember where they came from. I have no idea.about either. (1) oblong oval pill "H" on one and "31" on otherside Prescription (2) oblong oval pill- "LU" on one and "70X" on otherside [Possibly from internet?] ## I was repeatedly drugged and assaulted useing a combination of this and other antiepilectic drugs by my ex I developed considerable difficulty with memory and agitation and am now having a very hard time piecing together and sequencing events as my neuro chemistry recovers I caution anyone living under the same roof with these medications to seek advice from a Dr about your queries. ## @liberated, Sorry...

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Levetiracetam, sold under the brand name Keppra among others, is a medication used to treat epilepsy.[6] It is used for partial-onset, myoclonic, or tonic–clonic seizures and is taken either by mouth as an immediate or extended release formulation or by injection into a vein.[6] Common side effects of levetiracetam include sleepiness, dizziness, feeling tired, and aggression.[6] Severe side effects may include psychosis, suicide, and aller...

Hi everyone, My baby boy started to have seizures at 8 month old at the end of November,2008, he had three Grand Mal(the other two was in early December,08) before was put on Keppra, the first time he was on Keppra was 1.2ml, twice a day for the first week, and he had arm jerking like once a day, then after increase to 2.4ml, twice a day, he no more had jerking through December 08. From Jan,09,right after the new year's eve on, he starts to have eyes rolling signs, his eyes rolls back and forth, his head moving forward and his up half body will wobble, hands gently shake, it only last for 1 second, sometimes last for 2or 3 second, no more than 4 second. At first, it maybe is a couple times a day, we didn't really think that's something serious, just thought maybe something i...

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What is the maximum dosage? I am having partial seizures and currently taking 1500 mg. The seizures are not as severe or as frequent , but I am still having symptoms ? ## Hello, Hoyt! How are you? The maximum daily dosage of Levetiracetam, the generic for Keppra, can go up to 3,000mgs. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, weight changes, mood swings and drowsiness. However, you might do better switching to a different medication, so you should check in with your doctor. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Pill is marked X02 on one side and L U on the other ## I located a match to a peach colored pill shaped like a capsule, with the exact markings. This pill is Levetiracetam 500 mg, which is an anticonvulsant medication used to treat epilepsy. To learn more click on the link below... Do you have any more questions or information to add? Please post back if you do.

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Can Nitrofur-Macr 100mg be taken with keppra, trileptal, enalapril and prednisone? ## Hi TA, There's actually quite a few different interactions found between every medication you mentioned "except" for Nitrofu-Macr...you can view these interactions below: Enalapril and Prednisone: Corticosteroids may antagonize the effects of antihypertensive medications by inducing sodium and fluid retention. Prednisone and Trileptal (oxcarbazepine): Coadministration with oxcarbazepine may decrease the plasma concentrations of drugs that are substrates of the CYP450 3A4 isoenzyme. Keppra (levetiracetam) and Trileptal (oxcarbazepine): Central nervous system- and/or respiratory-depressant effects may be additively or synergistically increased in patients taking multiple drugs that cause thes...

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I had my first seizure disorder in March 2015 which lasted for atlest 25 min. i have been advised levipill 500MG twice a day..Is this medicine safe??? what cud be its side effects??does it act as a blood thinner?? Pls guide Thanks Vaishali ## I had 1 fits in 2012 and the second in 2015..doctor prescribed me levipill 500 in morning and levipill 500 in nite..what's are the side effects..my eeg and brain mri are normal.. ## This contains the active ingredient Levetiracetam, which is an anticonvulsant that's used to prevent seizures. The U.S. FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, mood swings and weight gain. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi, I am 33 years old. I was met with an accident 4 months ago. I had a head injury du...

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I'm a 25 year old girl, having lavera xr 500 and alporate 500 since 2009....I want to know more about its side effects......is it very harmful? ## My wife is using lavera 500 in the morning and lavera 750 in the evening. Many times her response time is very slow like is i am asking something she replied after some time. It seems that she is lost somewhere. Last month she was in depression, i want to know that is it because of long use of this medicine. Please suggest ## Levera XR contains the active ingredient Levetiracetam in a time released formulation. Learn more Levetiracetam details here. Valporate contains the active ingredient Valproic Acid. Learn more Valproic Acid details here. Both can be used to work on brain chemicals to prevent seizures and to treat mental health issues...

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I need to know what kind of pill p 204 is? ## Hello, Bobby! How are you? A white, capsule shaped tablet with a P on one side and the numbers 204 on the other contains 500mgs of Levetiracetam, which is an anticonvulsant. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, weight changes and mood swings. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have the ip204 which is 10mg percocet. My question is, can I take half of this tablet? Is it time-released?

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I cut off three of my middle fingers at the first joint 4 months ago. I was first prescribed Oxycodon by one doctor. I got worried about addiction and switched to a hand soecialist. He prescribed Tramodo and Lyrica. After 3 months of 150 mg twice a day I can;t walk without a cane, I've gained 20 pounds, I have short term memory loss plus a host of other related problems. I'm also taking Levetiracetam 500 mg AM and PM, another anti seizure med. I've got to come off Lyrica, but if the hand specialist balks at the idea, what kind of doctor can help wean me off Lyrica. I'm willing to tough it out with the pain. ## Hello, Jim! How are you? The issue here is that your problems may not be solely due to the Lyrica. The Levetiracetam can also cause such problems, these are fairly...

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I have a pill, oval in shape, yellow or light tan color, with ucb 500 stamped on it. ## The pill in description is a brand of the generic Levetiracetam (500 mg), called Keppra. It is an anticonvulsant medication used to treat epilepsy. To view information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you.

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i am very underweight and i need the list of drug names for curing my problem tellme the drugs ## There are no medications that will provide you with a way to gain weight, healthily. Even when doctors recommend something for it, they normally give a multi-vitamin to make sure you are getting proper nutrition, which is usually the largest cause of being underweight. Your best bet is to make sure you are properly nourished, by following a healthy diet and also follow a good exercise regimen. Also, some people are just naturally small and you may never gain much weight. This is the way my body is and I have just learned to accept it. Are there any comments or questions? ## I have not taken my meds levetiracetam and sertraline since October 2013 n even though I haven't had a seizure my ...

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