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Problem with Keppra
Sun, 10/21/2007 - 22:43Topic: Medication Issues
Hi All, I started Keppra a week ago. After first dose I was confused and unsteady while standing or walking. I also cry often which is so unlike me. I have never been a sad or unhappy person but now I cry at the drop of a hat! I don't trust myself to make decisions while taking Keppra. Talked to the neuro on Friday as I am trying to return to work. I told him how this med was affecting me. He stated, as before, "Keppra has no side effects, stop thinking about it so much". In my work I have close contact with geriatric residents and sound judgement is a must. My question to you is how long did it take you to tolerate this med (if ever?)Did you find any tricks to help you along such as with food?Anything that may help.I want to return to work on a part-time basis.I am a nurse in a small nursing home/rehab center and quick thinking while on the run is required.At this time I find that I no longer have the qualities that allowed me to be good at what I love to do.I have little or no experiance with AED,any advice?
Re: Problem with Keppra
Submitted by Anie on Wed, 2007-10-31 - 12:42
Hi mom205 You did not mentioned what dose did u started on keppra. My husband first started on high dose and he felt many side effects like dizziness. Then he stopped taking it and changed the doctor. the new doctor put him on keppra again but at lower dose and started to increase slowly. with this process he felt no side effect. Hope this helps. Take care. Smile :)