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kepra

Mon, 01/23/2006 - 08:45
does anyone know anything about kepra?

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Re: kepra

Submitted by Doublell on Sat, 2013-08-24 - 08:29

Brian:  Are you currently on Keppra or Keppra XR? I took the regular Keppra for almost two years and I have really "weird" side effects.  I was REALLY dizzy and upset to my stomach at times.  I was also on Lamictal.  From talking or reading this site and others I know it really does help with reducing or eliminating your seizures if they are temporal lobe seizures.

Do you have an Epilepologist? (a Neurologist that treats only seizures) An Epilpeologist is able to treat your AED's and know exactly how the chemicals affect your brain. They target seizure focus instead of overall symptoms of your seizures!  I highly advise to get one as soon as possible.  If you have a learning hospital such as a university hospital may be a good way to begin. Just contact their Neurology Department and don't give up.  Also please contact either your state or local Epilepsy Foundation. They should be able to assist you in finding one. Most are very familiar with them. Don't be afraid to switch doctors for goodness sake. Be like Nike and "Just Do It."  (;

I found mine by a LOT of phone calls and by searching the internet.  It took me a long time but I had lots of time one my hands. 

So- you may want to ask your current neurologist about Keppra XR or extended release AED. If you have just a "regular" MD please get an Neurogist or even better a epilepolgist.  I really hope that's helped you.  It really is your responsibilitly to take control of your seizures as quickly as possible. Don't let life pass you by because of this. 

I really hope this helps you. I will pray for you that you will be able to have the strength and wisdom to aquire  more knowledge regarding your E. I've found by being proactive rather than passive helped me. 

 

Blessings to you,

Pam Sullens

Brian:  Are you currently on Keppra or Keppra XR? I took the regular Keppra for almost two years and I have really "weird" side effects.  I was REALLY dizzy and upset to my stomach at times.  I was also on Lamictal.  From talking or reading this site and others I know it really does help with reducing or eliminating your seizures if they are temporal lobe seizures.

Do you have an Epilepologist? (a Neurologist that treats only seizures) An Epilpeologist is able to treat your AED's and know exactly how the chemicals affect your brain. They target seizure focus instead of overall symptoms of your seizures!  I highly advise to get one as soon as possible.  If you have a learning hospital such as a university hospital may be a good way to begin. Just contact their Neurology Department and don't give up.  Also please contact either your state or local Epilepsy Foundation. They should be able to assist you in finding one. Most are very familiar with them. Don't be afraid to switch doctors for goodness sake. Be like Nike and "Just Do It."  (;

I found mine by a LOT of phone calls and by searching the internet.  It took me a long time but I had lots of time one my hands. 

So- you may want to ask your current neurologist about Keppra XR or extended release AED. If you have just a "regular" MD please get an Neurogist or even better a epilepolgist.  I really hope that's helped you.  It really is your responsibilitly to take control of your seizures as quickly as possible. Don't let life pass you by because of this. 

I really hope this helps you. I will pray for you that you will be able to have the strength and wisdom to aquire  more knowledge regarding your E. I've found by being proactive rather than passive helped me. 

 

Blessings to you,

Pam Sullens

Re: kepra

Submitted by just_joe on Sat, 2013-08-24 - 09:51

Brian

I have been on Keppra for about 10 years. If I had any side effects they all happened when I was coming off my old medication and geting on the keppra. Keppra have been one of the best medications I have taken for seizure control. It has lowered my seizure count along with the time I am in the seizures. It has reduced the time it take me to focus (get back to normal). I went from having several seizures a week to 2-3 a month. It may take your doctor time to get you on the right dosage but once you get there you should have fewer seizures and the time to focus will also be less. I have taken both Keppra and generic keppra and both work. Original Keppra was and is expensive and my insurance plan was changes so I got a RX from my neuro since he too wanted to know if the generic worked. It did and has but don't get the generic unless you check with your nueuro.

Side effects will hit a small percentage of people. Depending on the side effects they range from 5-12%

Brian

I have been on Keppra for about 10 years. If I had any side effects they all happened when I was coming off my old medication and geting on the keppra. Keppra have been one of the best medications I have taken for seizure control. It has lowered my seizure count along with the time I am in the seizures. It has reduced the time it take me to focus (get back to normal). I went from having several seizures a week to 2-3 a month. It may take your doctor time to get you on the right dosage but once you get there you should have fewer seizures and the time to focus will also be less. I have taken both Keppra and generic keppra and both work. Original Keppra was and is expensive and my insurance plan was changes so I got a RX from my neuro since he too wanted to know if the generic worked. It did and has but don't get the generic unless you check with your nueuro.

Side effects will hit a small percentage of people. Depending on the side effects they range from 5-12%

Hi Brian,

Submitted by nelly on Thu, 2007-12-06 - 17:59
I take Keppra for years, but unfortunately it didn't help me very much. Therefore my neurologist hat to combined it with a different medication, otherwise, I'll get terrible depressions, very moody etc. Take care. nelly

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