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How Long to Feel the Side Effects of Keppra?
Thu, 07/24/2008 - 07:57Comments
Re: How Long to Feel the Side Effects of Keppra?
Submitted by 3Hours2Live on Sun, 2008-11-30 - 02:05
Re: How Long to Feel the Side Effects of Keppra?
Submitted by TW on Sun, 2008-12-07 - 20:20
I am interested in learning about taking Keppra on an "as needed" and a "just in time" basis. I take Dilantin and still have partials on days that I haven't gotten enough rest or just got tired out from the previous day. I had a TC break through seizure about ten days ago and was put on Keppra as an add on AED...the side effects are very annoying, and I would like to discontinue it (except for days that I need a little extra protection). Anyone heard fo using it this way? Thanks.
TW
I am interested in learning about taking Keppra on an "as needed" and a "just in time" basis. I take Dilantin and still have partials on days that I haven't gotten enough rest or just got tired out from the previous day. I had a TC break through seizure about ten days ago and was put on Keppra as an add on AED...the side effects are very annoying, and I would like to discontinue it (except for days that I need a little extra protection). Anyone heard fo using it this way? Thanks.
TW
Re: How Long to Feel the Side Effects of Keppra?
Submitted by vj on Wed, 2008-12-10 - 01:01
I have severe complex partial siezures which I handle with 1500 mg Keppra AM and 1500 PM along with 250 Tomapax AM and PM and Verapimil. I am allergic to Tegretol. It has taken my Doc and I 4 years to get me where my daily seizures are very minor. I have found by adding B12 and Folic Acid I can control the moods and by adding sunshine and daily exercise I can control the emotions. Coffee does wonders (especialy Starbucks) for when I need a pick me up and the caffine helps control the aftermath of the siezure headache. Prior to the Keppra the siezure headache would put me in bed. It is important to take Keppra on a regular schedule and don't skip doses, and give it time and give your body time to work for you.