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Dosing and titration of Keppra XR: Professional

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Treatment in adults can be initiated at 1000 mg once daily. The dosage can be titrated by 1,000 mg every two weeks, up to 3,000 mg daily as needed for seizure control.

Doses in patients with renal insufficiency should be reduced by 50%. Patients on renal dialysis should be given immediate release Keppra.

Therapeutic blood levels have not been established. Dosage adjustments should depend on clinical response.


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