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is there really such a thing as keppra blood level test?

Thu, 11/06/2008 - 11:49

Is 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 EmiliesGrandma on Fri, 2009-10-09 - 14:26
They checked my grand-daughter's Keppra levels and the doctor said normal for her age (14) is between 16-26 hers was at 70 so yes they can check levels now their trying to figure out why her body isn't absorbing the Keppra...

Re: is there really such a thing as keppra blood level test?

Submitted by tonialpha on Fri, 2009-10-09 - 18:17

I  take other sz medications too.  I used to take 3750 mg. of Keppra.  I also took Zonegran 400 mg. a day..  I also take Vimpat a total 600 mg. a day. 

 I was taking Tegretol when it was a test drug.  I was part of the a study group. I  found it the best drug for me.  I unfortunately had a reaction to it, in the 90's.  It got me thru school w./ it,  work w/ it , married and had children!  It was the best med. for me.  Each medication is different for everyone!

I wish you the best!

I  take other sz medications too.  I used to take 3750 mg. of Keppra.  I also took Zonegran 400 mg. a day..  I also take Vimpat a total 600 mg. a day. 

 I was taking Tegretol when it was a test drug.  I was part of the a study group. I  found it the best drug for me.  I unfortunately had a reaction to it, in the 90's.  It got me thru school w./ it,  work w/ it , married and had children!  It was the best med. for me.  Each medication is different for everyone!

I wish you the best!

Re: is there really such a thing as keppra blood level test?

Submitted by ola111 on Sat, 2009-10-10 - 07:29

Hi,

I am taking Tegretol and my neurologist also checks my meds levels from time to time. I guess they can check any med level in your blood- they just have to know what to look for. The test, from what I know, might be very useful because it can help to determinate the correct dosis for you- so you don't take either too muc, which is unnecessary and bad, neither too little, because the risk of seizing would be higher.

So it's a good test :)

Ola

http://everybodycan.wordpress.com/

Hi,

I am taking Tegretol and my neurologist also checks my meds levels from time to time. I guess they can check any med level in your blood- they just have to know what to look for. The test, from what I know, might be very useful because it can help to determinate the correct dosis for you- so you don't take either too muc, which is unnecessary and bad, neither too little, because the risk of seizing would be higher.

So it's a good test :)

Ola

http://everybodycan.wordpress.com/

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