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keppra and psychotic behavior
Tue, 09/09/2008 - 12:36Comments
Re: keppra and psychotic behavior
Submitted by weeangel8 on Thu, 2013-11-14 - 15:55
I started of seizures at 17 (simple partial, complex partial and grand mal). I'm 34 now and have tried most drugs out there like dilantin, lamictal, neurontin, tegretol, tegretol XR, trileptal, and keppra. The combination of trileptal and keppra are controlling my seizures, almost seizure free for 7 years in a few months. I had heard about the moodiness and irritiability (putting it mildly) about Keppra, so I was nervous. I take 2000mg of it daily, a lot basically. I do have my moments when the smallest, insignificant things will set me off. I have to catch myself so I don't scream and want to hit my co-worker or loved ones. I sometimes just have to walk away and cool down. I haven't had such severe episodes like what I've read, but I know they do happen for others. My neurologist in works carefully about the moodiness issues when I talk with her and my epileptologist discussed it with me thoroughly also. They felt it was worth a try. I do take 5 mg of lexapro to help with moodiness and vitamin B, both doctors recommending is helping offset that effect.
If the effects are severe as what I've read, then I'd definitely get off the medication slowly and find something new to try.
I started of seizures at 17 (simple partial, complex partial and grand mal). I'm 34 now and have tried most drugs out there like dilantin, lamictal, neurontin, tegretol, tegretol XR, trileptal, and keppra. The combination of trileptal and keppra are controlling my seizures, almost seizure free for 7 years in a few months. I had heard about the moodiness and irritiability (putting it mildly) about Keppra, so I was nervous. I take 2000mg of it daily, a lot basically. I do have my moments when the smallest, insignificant things will set me off. I have to catch myself so I don't scream and want to hit my co-worker or loved ones. I sometimes just have to walk away and cool down. I haven't had such severe episodes like what I've read, but I know they do happen for others. My neurologist in works carefully about the moodiness issues when I talk with her and my epileptologist discussed it with me thoroughly also. They felt it was worth a try. I do take 5 mg of lexapro to help with moodiness and vitamin B, both doctors recommending is helping offset that effect.
If the effects are severe as what I've read, then I'd definitely get off the medication slowly and find something new to try.
Re: keppra and psychotic behavior
Submitted by Auntie C on Wed, 2013-11-13 - 18:21
My nephew is 19 yrs. of age and has down' syndrome. He recently began having seizures, and as treatment his neurologist prescribed Keppra. Within the span of one month's time, he began having extreme psychotic breaks. Since then, the psychosis has increased in frequency and intensity, so his neurologist has stepped him off of the Keppra. He is now about two weeks out from the complete removal of the Keppra from his treatment, but it seems as though this horrific drug has already taken it's awful toll. A recent MRI now shows evidence of schizophrenia. Before all this began, he was the most mild-tempered, sweet and gentle soul! I've found through research that this is a drug that should never have been prescribed to him due to his developmental disabilities.... as he is completely incapable of communicating the horror he is experiencing in his mind. We need help!! As of today, he has been removed from his home, as he poses a danger to himself and his parents. Is there any way to reverse the damage?.... Maybe through detoxification of the liver and/or the monitored use of B vitamins to replace those 'dumped' by the brain as a result of Keppra use. I feel desperate!
My nephew is 19 yrs. of age and has down' syndrome. He recently began having seizures, and as treatment his neurologist prescribed Keppra. Within the span of one month's time, he began having extreme psychotic breaks. Since then, the psychosis has increased in frequency and intensity, so his neurologist has stepped him off of the Keppra. He is now about two weeks out from the complete removal of the Keppra from his treatment, but it seems as though this horrific drug has already taken it's awful toll. A recent MRI now shows evidence of schizophrenia. Before all this began, he was the most mild-tempered, sweet and gentle soul! I've found through research that this is a drug that should never have been prescribed to him due to his developmental disabilities.... as he is completely incapable of communicating the horror he is experiencing in his mind. We need help!! As of today, he has been removed from his home, as he poses a danger to himself and his parents. Is there any way to reverse the damage?.... Maybe through detoxification of the liver and/or the monitored use of B vitamins to replace those 'dumped' by the brain as a result of Keppra use. I feel desperate!