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Does ANYONE like being on Keppra?
Thu, 09/14/2006 - 16:02Topic: Medication Issues
Okay, so I know no one really likes being on any medication, but I am just wondering, does anyone LIKE Keppra?
I hate Keppra. I hate the way it makes me feel. I'm always tired and grouchy and fidgety. I can't see straight most of the time and my already short-fuse is way way shorter.
Has anyone been on Keppra and NOT had bad side effects?
Because for the number of people, it seems like most people I've talked to DON'T like it.
Comments
Re: Does ANYONE like being on Keppra?
Submitted by Bret on Thu, 2007-08-30 - 17:57
I know how ya feel. I am taking Keppra,1600mgs in AM and 1600mgs in PM,along with a 1000mg dose of Neurontin 3x. It makes my temper very short. I cannot take people who are talking 90to nothing and always upbeat.I have a friend who is constantly talking,and I feel lke telling him to shut the (*&^ up at times,lol.I also have to deal with heel spurs,and my only way to get around without depending on others id walk. After a block or so,it feels like lightening bolts going up my calves to my thighs. Can't drive due to this condition. Makes you wonder just what you did to get dealt this hand. Its not fair!
I've been on 3000mg of
Submitted by dtsecofr21 on Wed, 2007-09-05 - 07:40
I've been on 3000mg of Keppra for over 4 years and aside from being "drunk" the first month I was on it, it's helped me a great deal. I use it as a secondary to Lamictal (600mg) and have had no side effects to speak of. It has cut down & lessened the severity of my T/C's but I still have frequent simple partials. Overall, for my body chemistry, it works well.
Doug
Re: Re: Does ANYONE like being on Keppra?
Submitted by MarkH on Thu, 2007-08-30 - 17:25
I had my first seizure 2 years ago after I had an aneurysm 19 years ago and 3 weeks ago my doc put me on Keppra. I was so hyper that my friends thought I am taking to much suger.....After Keppra every thing went down hill, mood swing, anger, hustile,.....the list goes on...I almost lost my job. Just don't know what to do.