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kepra
Mon, 01/23/2006 - 08:45Comments
Re: kepra
Submitted by AmiMichelle on Thu, 2008-02-28 - 09:48
Re: kepra
Submitted by momma26 on Mon, 2010-08-09 - 16:42
I was on Dilantin for several years before being switched to Keppra. While on Dilantin my doctor kept having to raise my dosage because of break-through seizures. Finally I was sent to an epileptologist who decided that the Dilantin was not working for me, as I was on an exceptionally high dose, but still having break-through seizures. I was then placed on Keppra, starting with 500mg twice a day, starting about 3 years ago. My levels were raised slowly, and I now take 1250mg twice a day. I have had 2 break-through seizures in 3 years, as opposed to the 3 or 4 per year that I had before the Keppra. I will say that the side effects of the Keppra have been much more intense than the few I ever had on Dilantin, such as extreme mood swings, intense rage, etc. But after talking to my Primary Care Physician I was put on anti-depressants also, which did curb those greatly. Most of the side effects, such as dizziness, confusion and such did pass a few weeks after each increase in my dosage, and the worst of it with mood swings and such, came around over a year after I started taking it. I hope this info helps you. If you have any more questions definitely feel free to ask!
I was on Dilantin for several years before being switched to Keppra. While on Dilantin my doctor kept having to raise my dosage because of break-through seizures. Finally I was sent to an epileptologist who decided that the Dilantin was not working for me, as I was on an exceptionally high dose, but still having break-through seizures. I was then placed on Keppra, starting with 500mg twice a day, starting about 3 years ago. My levels were raised slowly, and I now take 1250mg twice a day. I have had 2 break-through seizures in 3 years, as opposed to the 3 or 4 per year that I had before the Keppra. I will say that the side effects of the Keppra have been much more intense than the few I ever had on Dilantin, such as extreme mood swings, intense rage, etc. But after talking to my Primary Care Physician I was put on anti-depressants also, which did curb those greatly. Most of the side effects, such as dizziness, confusion and such did pass a few weeks after each increase in my dosage, and the worst of it with mood swings and such, came around over a year after I started taking it. I hope this info helps you. If you have any more questions definitely feel free to ask!
My 2yr old son on Keppra
Submitted by Mom09 on Mon, 2011-04-25 - 18:20
Hi, I am mother of 2yr old boy, who just has his first dose of keppra, and i already notice, short temper, and change in walk, and balance coordination. My son does not talk or express da side effect, so i can't stop worrying (and crying) about what other effects he is having.
Please contact me, if u experience anyworse, i am planning on talking to his doctor to put stop to this medicine, but i don't know if it is right thing to do, or if it will hurt him. I feel so lost,since he is litle and can't describe his symptoms:(
Hi, I am mother of 2yr old boy, who just has his first dose of keppra, and i already notice, short temper, and change in walk, and balance coordination. My son does not talk or express da side effect, so i can't stop worrying (and crying) about what other effects he is having.
Please contact me, if u experience anyworse, i am planning on talking to his doctor to put stop to this medicine, but i don't know if it is right thing to do, or if it will hurt him. I feel so lost,since he is litle and can't describe his symptoms:(