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Generic vs Brand Name Keppra

Tue, 03/30/2010 - 15:49
My name is Andy, and I have posed a question on here once before.  My girlfriend has epilepsy (partial complex seizures) and I try to help her out by finding info for her.  Her doctor recently suggested she try switching to brand name Keppra (she has been on generic for about a month) and I wondered if anyone else has gotten the same suggestion.  Was there a difference if you switched?  Were the side effects the same?  Thank You.

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Re: Generic vs Brand Name Keppra

Submitted by Sammishakes on Tue, 2010-03-30 - 17:30
Is the Generic not contolling her seizures? I am on the generic and am doing good exept for the kepprage(anger from keppra). I take 750mg 2x a day. I have heard some people liked the brand name better.

Re: Generic vs Brand Name Keppra

Submitted by Winterlion on Tue, 2010-03-30 - 18:51
It seemed to at first and then her seizures resumed.  She just started taking another pill at night and I think the goal is to have her up to 1000 mg a day.  Is rage really a side effect of Keppra?

Re: Generic vs Brand Name Keppra

Submitted by Terribee on Tue, 2010-03-30 - 20:46

Hi there!

I just wanted to let you know that I've tried the generic and I had breakthrough seizures. My doctor suggested brand name and it's worked great for me. I experience a bit of brain fog and a tiny bit of irritability from time to time, but if those are the only side effects, it's more than worth it. Good luck,

Terri

Hi there!

I just wanted to let you know that I've tried the generic and I had breakthrough seizures. My doctor suggested brand name and it's worked great for me. I experience a bit of brain fog and a tiny bit of irritability from time to time, but if those are the only side effects, it's more than worth it. Good luck,

Terri

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