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is there really such a thing as keppra blood level test?
Thu, 11/06/2008 - 11:49Is there such a blood test to monitor keppra? the neuroligist office called back and told me my keppra level was in range at 8.4 (3.1 to 10), i have not heard of a blood test level for keppra, i would appreciate anyones knowledge on this...
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Re: is there really such a thing as keppra blood level test?
Submitted by dizzygal on Thu, 2008-11-06 - 18:46
Re: is there really such a thing as keppra blood level test?
Submitted by lsdor81 on Sat, 2008-12-06 - 07:39
Hi there,
There isn't really a blood test as such for Keppra because although it is long acting, it has a short half-life, so to get accurate readings is not possible. Also, because it has only a few metabolites (ie tracers) and is not metabolised by the liver, it is unlikely that any serum levels would convey an accurate level of keppra.
hope this helps
Hi there,
There isn't really a blood test as such for Keppra because although it is long acting, it has a short half-life, so to get accurate readings is not possible. Also, because it has only a few metabolites (ie tracers) and is not metabolised by the liver, it is unlikely that any serum levels would convey an accurate level of keppra.
hope this helps
Re: is there really such a thing as keppra blood level test?
Submitted by tonialpha on Thu, 2008-11-06 - 18:10
I was 20 points above normal. I am an adult The blood level indicated 53. I was have flurry seizures. I had trouble w/ my gait. I was sleepy too. My muscles were to sore and I had a lot of diarhea. When my doctor noted that he is in the process of lowering my medication now. He wanted me in the hospital but there was no room and I have family that can keep an eye on me if things go bad.