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kepra

Mon, 01/23/2006 - 08:45
does anyone know anything about kepra?

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Re: Re: Re: Re: kepra

Submitted by mustacheman on Fri, 2007-04-20 - 01:24
Hello I have been on Keppra for several years at a 3000mg a day dose.My balance and coordination have changed,for myself the side effects have not really gone away.Dizziness and drowsiness are the major side effects.

Re: Re: Re: Re: kepra

Submitted by Joseinkl on Sat, 2007-04-21 - 02:30
Hi Anna, my daugter Samantha is 16. She is also autistic. No speech to express her feelings. We noticed that after 2 months on Keppra ( replacing Epilim) she started to have what doctor described as myoclonic seizures. Mostly her arm shakes, and she is losing balance when she walks. This new Neurologist denied any possible relation between the Keppra and the new symptoms. When we suggested of the possible side effects of Keppra ( they are exactly what you described), she said that " depends on your sources of information". I feel at peace now after reading your message. This Doctor tried to take me into a new trip of fears that I refused to dive in: degeneration of nerve system. God help us all. Regards, Joseph

Good Morning Joseph, I

Submitted by Sicilianna on Sat, 2007-04-21 - 08:23
Good Morning Joseph, I should let you know that the reason I am coming off 40 years of Dilantin and beginning Keppra is in part because I now have Peripheral Neuropathy. Nerve degeneration is a very serious matter, and while I applaud your resolve to not become overly fearful of this possibly, I encourage you to not to dismiss whatever information/warnings you receive in this department. If motor complications are due to a particular medication, the neuropathy information sites all seem to suggest that removal of the medication is the necessary step that must be taken to prevent any further nerve damage.(Of course, this should only be done under a doctor's supervision) Watch carefully. Take notes to document time periods. I wish Samantha well! Your task as a parent to a child who is unable to express her feelings is certainly challenging. As a teacher who has had students with various forms of autism I understand how difficult it can be to discern precisely what the child is thinking/experiencing. Keep up the good work. God bless, Anna "...Only God never changes." St. Theresa of Avila

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