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How Long to Feel the Side Effects of Keppra?

Thu, 07/24/2008 - 07:57
I have been on Keppra 48 hours and I was wondering how long it takes to feel the side effects? I have felt the drowsiness within hours of the first dose. I know the first month is supposed to be the worst. Can anyone tell me when I will feel the side effects at their worst? I have been on Dilantin and know what an idot I became on that drug. Since I have a technical job, I need my brain to function! It seems there are very few "success" stories related to Keppra, as everyone is talking about the side effects. Or perhaps that is simply the nature of fourms and drug reviews - you tend to have users with negative reviews more likely to post than users with little side effects. I am definitely worried about the mood swings and increased depression typically associated with Keppra, so I am hoping it will not hit me hard. I have never had a weight problem, so I am hoping Keppra will not affect me in that way either. I technically do not have epilepsy since I have only had one seizure. Any feedback is greatly appreciated. This is my first post! Don't mind my username - it is a guy from a Three Stooges episode ("Jip The People").

Comments

I took Keppra for a month I

Submitted by safety12a on Sun, 2017-12-17 - 20:34
I took Keppra for a month I lost my taste buds everything tasted like medal. I have lost so much weight to I'm weak I can barely function how long will this last 

I have 4 Tonic-Clonic

Submitted by Mariposa_5a3e937410993 on Sat, 2017-12-23 - 12:37
I have 4 Tonic-Clonic seizures in one day and broke 3 of my ribs on Keppra treatment (1000Mg 2 times a day) and still have seizures...Keppra is Hell...

what milagram is she on? my

Submitted by mayamarie on Fri, 2018-06-01 - 17:01
what milagram is she on? my boyfriend just started 500 and he takes them twice a day

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