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Keppra and sleep
Sun, 01/08/2006 - 17:38Topic: Medication Issues
Hi all. I was wondering if anyone else takes Keppra and has a hard time sleeping. I was just taken off Epival and changed to Keppra along with my Lamictal.Where the Epival was allways making me incredibly tired now I'm awake all night and sleep only a few hours during morn. I have been feeling realy good and happy since the change, so that is a definate bonus.I wonder though if the lack of sleep is from the Keppra and if it could make seizures worse. Any input would be appreciated. Thank you. Smiles and have a good day Colina
Comments
Re: Re: Keppra and sleep
Submitted by Colina on Thu, 2006-05-25 - 12:11
Thanx epi. I have gotten over the sleeplessness and it's great. I'm hoping with the new increase it does'nt happen again. I agree that the lamictal causes tiredness but I guess this new combo has helped that. So nice to be able to wake up on time and without feeling like i'm hung over.
Re: Re: Keppra and sleep
Submitted by andy m on Wed, 2006-05-24 - 09:58
I have taken all sorts of meds over the years and nearly always in combinations with other meds. In every case there has been an initial problem with sleeping. I think part of the problem is caused by the stress of starting new or different combinations, there is the little voice in your head that is always there saying to you 'is this the med that will give me a semblance of a szr free life or is it just another false dawn?', this alone is more than enough to cause sleepless nights never mind what the meds may or may not be doing. The body as a whole does not like change and if it is used to one thing it has trouble accepting another. I have worked nights continually for over 10 years now and can handle it but on the other hand I work with people who have been doing it for 25 years and they're still not used to it. I would say obviously see your doctor but more importantly give it time for your body to try and adjust. Andy.