Community Forum Archive
The Epilepsy Community Forums are closed, and the information is archived. The content in this section may not be current or apply to all situations. In addition, forum questions and responses include information and content that has been generated by epilepsy community members. This content is not moderated. The information on these pages should not be substituted for medical advice from a healthcare provider. Experiences with epilepsy can vary greatly on an individual basis. Please contact your doctor or medical team if you have any questions about your situation. For more information, learn about epilepsy or visit our resources section.
Levetiracetam shortage
Wed, 12/18/2019 - 18:33Topic: Medication Issues
Anyone else having trouble finding the generic for Keppra? My daughter switched from Keppra because her insurance company wouldn't cover it and now there is a shortage of the generic. With a lot of looking, we located a one-month supply, but it looks like everyone is out. FDA website says the shortage will last until at least February. Anyone else having this problem? Very stressful.
Comments
People who can't find a
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 2019-12-25 - 07:33
People who can't find a manufacturer of generic keppra should ask pharmacist to contact the insurance and they can usually substitute the brand since generic is not available. please tell your treating health care provider of the switch though!
Hi, yes I could only get 30
Submitted by chasesinghofen on Fri, 2019-12-27 - 18:40
Hi, yes I could only get 30 pills as of today. Publix said its a national shortage. I remember i went through this over the summer. So im not sure why the shortage. Maybe some if the ingredients are scarce??? Im not sure. Hoping we can get some asap so none of us have to be too stressed about this.
Hi, Thank you for posting and
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 2019-12-19 - 09:14
Hi, Thank you for posting and we understand your frustrations. It’s important that you’re continuing to follow-up with your daughter's healthcare team to express your concerns and review our Drug Alert Article on Levetiracetam for tips and suggestions on getting her medication: https://www.epilepsy.com/article/2019/11/drug-alert-levetiracetamAdditionally, you may always to contact our 24/7 Helpline, where trained information specialists are available to answer your questions, offer help, hope, support, guidance, and access to national and local resources. 1-800-332-1000, or contactus@efa.org. epilepsy.com/helpline