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Keppra
Mon, 07/01/2019 - 09:17Topic: Medication Issues
Terrible side effects for us and we didn't reported to the drug company. Our neurologists said it is normal not functioning well on keppra. My daughter couldn't finish summer school because of the constant blank staring and I lost my job after being there for 18 years due to aggressive behavior. I wonder how many people don't report side effects to the FDA and just move on to the next drugs
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My daughter experiences this
Submitted by mylove4sam@gmail.com on Mon, 2019-07-01 - 16:31
My daughter experiences this quite often and she’s on jeopardy.
My daughter experiences this
Submitted by mylove4sam@gmail.com on Mon, 2019-07-01 - 16:33
My daughter experiences this quite often and she’s on jeopardy.
Hi margitg, Thanks so much
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 2019-07-01 - 10:39
Hi margitg, Thanks so much for posting, it sounds like you’ve been through a lot. It’s important that you all continue to express your concerns to the neurologist to help determine what individual treatment plan is best. https://www.epilepsy.com/sites/core/files/atoms/files/pg2L_HealthCareVisits_09-2018.pdf For more information regarding seizure medications & side effects visit:https://www.epilepsy.com/learn/treating-seizures-and-epilepsy/seizure-and-epilepsy-medicines/side-effectshttps://www.epilepsy.com/medications/levetiracetamhttps://www.epilepsy.com/learn/challenges-epilepsy/moods-and-behavior/medications-and-mood For more information about your legal rights & employment please visit:https://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/legal-helphttps://www.epilepsy.com/living-epilepsy/legal-help/your-legal-rights You may also contact our Epilepsy and Seizures 24/7 Helpline: 1-800-332-1000, contactus@efa.org, where a trained information specialist can connect you to resources, provide referrals and additional support. epilepsy.com/helpline