Keppra Xr

Levetiracetam

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...

Due to cost my husband’s doctor has suggested my husband go back to taking regular Keppra. He has taken Keppra Xr for about 4-5 years. Has anyone done this? They will increase the dosage of Keppra by 500mg. He is concerned he will start experiencing auras. He has not had any on Keppra Xr but did a few times on Keppra. ## It's hard to say, he may experience them, again, or he may not, the only thing he can really do is try it, and see if it works for him at the new dosage. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Keppra as possibly including nausea, dizziness, unsteadiness, weakness, joint pain, and double vision. Ref: Keppra Information Did his doctor feel that the auras were caused by the Keppra? Sometimes auras occur as part of the onset of seizures.

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i'm thinking of working in costa rica in a year or so.... i don't know if they have my seizure meds- lamictal, keppra xr, and topamax. they all have to be brand name, unfortunately... i can't seem to find a website that has a list for meds to countries. ## None of those drugs are controlled substances, ask your doctor (and call your insurance company) and see if you can get a year's supply prescribed at one time - most insurance companies will allow you to get a 6 month supply at one time by mail, you can try for a year - if not, have them do the 6 month supply and then have the second 6 month supply sent to your mom or someone else and have them reshipped to you in Costa Rica. ## There really is no comprehensive list available, anywhere, for what medications would be av...

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Levetiracetam

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...

I take keppra xr twice a day can i take flexall muscle relaxer pill while taking this medication. ## Hello, Dee dee! How are you? Did you mean the muscle relaxant Flexeril? If so, I didn't find any interactions listed between these medications, but it's always best to double check this information to be sure. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Flexeril as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and dry mouth. Keppra's side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, mood swings and weight changes.

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a med. to stop seizues in infants ## Hello, Unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a med out there with that spelling, or any med close to that spelling. Below is a list of seizure drugs from epilepsy.com, maybe the one you are thinking of will be on this list: Clonazepam Carbamazepine Carbatrol Depakene Depakote Depakote ER Diastat Dilantin Felbatol Frisium Gabapentin Gabitril Keppra Klonopin Lamictal Lyrica Mysoline Neurontin Phenobarbital Phenytek Phenytoin Sabril Tegretol Topamax Tegretol XR Trileptal Valproic Acid Zarontin Zonegran I hope this helps! Good Luck! Jodie

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NDC Database

24 Hr Keppra XR 750 mg Extended Release Tablet by Ucb, Inc. ## Markings: UCB;750XR ## Shape: Oval ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 50474-599-66 ## Active Ingredients: Levetiracetam