Taking Generic Levetiracetam (Keppra?)

My seizures were well controlled on brand name Keppra for well over a year. My pharmacy switched me to the generic without letting me or my Neurologist know, and I started having breakthrough seizures and can't drive until I'm seizure free for 3 months...

I'm upset that they did this, and even more upset that they can do this legally!! My Neuro switched me to Keppra XR so nobody can make the switch without us knowing because there isn't a generic equivillant for XR yet....

I started taking the generic two months ago since it's now the only thing medicaid will pay for in the state of Texas. I haven't noticed any differences between it and the original Keppra. I know there is probably just enough variable between the generic and the name brand that it will affect some people, but I'm on the maximum dosage of 5000 mg daily and I haven't seen a change and no new side effects have come up either. I've stayed seizure free for the two months I've been on it so far.

 Just to mention since many others are only on Keppra alone, I'm also on Carbatrol and lorazepam (Ativan) for the seizures which may be a keyy factor in my reactions to it. The combination of the three has been the most potent of all I have ever been on and has no adverse side effects. It has been able to keep me seizure free for over two years and I have loved it. Although I must mention, with the variations of the side effects on the people who use it, you basically have to try it out and see if it has any adverse side effects on you. Hope it works as well for you!!!