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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
I have seizures all my life.
Submitted by rainne on Fri, 2019-10-11 - 14:18
I have seizures all my life. ive been on tegertol about 40yrs and my new neurologist just took me off of it and put me on Keppra 1000 mg . its only been 3 days but im real jittery. is this normal
Hi,Okay I’ve been on Keppra
Submitted by SantinoV on Fri, 2019-03-01 - 04:05
Hi,Okay I’ve been on Keppra for about 4 years now. I absolutely hate it. It’s has slightly lowered the amount of gran mal seizures by about only have 1-2 every 3 months. This is the only up side. I’m constantly irritated, fighting with my wife I’ve pointless stuff, constantly in a rage. They headaches don’t stop. This would be the first time I would admit I’ve been having suicidal thoughts for years while on these meds. Don’t even get me started on the anxiety:”( and depression. I’ve told my family doctor and my Nero but nothing, just upped the dosage to 6000mg due to and outbreak of seizures last month. I miss my old self. I used to love bringing smiles to people’s faces.... now there’s rarely one on mine. I feel trapped and no one listens to the one stuck in their own head. Thanks for letting me express myself. Name is Santino by the way. Wish everyone the best.
HiI am taking Keppra 500mg
Submitted by raudan2000 on Wed, 2018-06-06 - 03:07
HiI am taking Keppra 500mg (UCB) for about 4 years and I have no problems, no issues and especially no seizure at all :)I am really glad that UCB had came up with this drugThank you very much UCB :)