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Side Effects for Keppra & Can you drink alcohol??
Mon, 02/05/2007 - 02:58Topic: Medication Issues
Hi, I'm 27 and had two grand mal seizures in the past month. I don't remember anything and am pretty much out cold for 30 min afterwards, and disoriented for the remainder of the day. All my tests have come back negative and my doc has put me on 1500 mg of Keppra a day. It's only been a couple weeks, but I've noticed that I get fatigued much quicker, I've lost my appetite, and my short term memory is shot. Are these the same side effects everyone else has?? Has Keppra worked well for you?? Also, I've read all the medical forms on it and talked to the doc some, but does being on the meds mean that I need to cut out alcohol 100%? I don't really drink a lot, but would occasionally like to still have wine every now and then, but I'm not sure if I should be concerned with any possible interactions. I'd like to hear other's experiences.
Thanks.
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Re: Side Effects for Keppra & Can you drink alcohol??
Submitted by jpaquette on Tue, 2008-08-26 - 09:57
I was told that Keppra is processed through the kidneys. That is one reason why I chose to go this route one year ago, although I did just have another seizure 2 weeks ago (first one though since starting the Keppra). But I was told by a nurse that I was on the lowest dose of Keppra possible (1,000 mg per day). I am now on a much higher dose. I was also under alot of stress, which is a known cause of seizures. I drink wine every night......
Re: Side Effects for Keppra & Can you drink alcohol??
Submitted by James10 on Tue, 2008-08-26 - 10:53
Hi my name is James, and has had epilepsy for 8 years now, and i think i have the same one as you.I am 37,and do drink on Keppra and i have no issues with that,am i saying you should drink, no, but remember each body is different than other ones.I have no side effects and I am working, so i hope this helps you.
Hello...my name is Desa-Rae'.
Submitted by Desi9149 on Sat, 2018-09-08 - 17:50
Hello...my name is Desa-Rae'...im 43 and had a gra mal seizure in May of this year...i was with my sister-in -law in the car...she was driving...Thank God...but she said i seized for almost 4 minutes...but i woke up like nothing happened...we were at the E.R. but i wouldn't get off...becausei didn't know. What had just happened...my poor sister in law was crying...when i walked in the emergency department..i was confused,dizzy throwing up..anyways...life has been really hard...ive had 2 gra mal seizures..a few in my sleep....about 10 all together since May. Im on 1,000 mg. Of Keppra..2 mg of clonazapam...and im still getting them...the side effects frm. Keppra are horrible....mood swings...horrible muscle spasms..and loss of memory...very bad motor skills...headaches...and verumy, very tired and fatigued...i also cant be in the sun...i get really sick..and my body over heats...sooooo many side effects...and my liver enzymes get elevated....HORRIBLE!! I wiil be going to the Mayo Clinic in Minnessota in January...i really hope and pray i get answers...prayers for all of you...and plz. Let me know if anyone else has the symptoms i have...