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Keppra Problems/Withdrawal
Mon, 09/04/2006 - 11:59Topic: Medication Issues
Has anyone had withdrawal problems (not seizures) after coming off of Keppra? NEED HELP!!!! If you have had hallcinations, depression and then came off it, I would appreciate knowing: How much you were on, for how long, how long it took for you to wean off, what your symptoms were and how long did they last?
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Currently tapering off keppra
Submitted by DouglasW on Mon, 2020-04-06 - 12:30
Currently tapering off keppra from 2000mg; the plan is like so if anyone is after a system to follow.Morning - Night1000mg - 750mg (Month 1)750mg - 750mg (Month 2)500mg - 750mg (Month 3)500mg - 500mg (Month 4)250mg - 500mg (Month 5)250mg - 250mg (Month 6)0mg - 250mg (Month 7)0 - Done (Month 8) Key is to be patient i guess, less chance of withdrawals over a longer period of time.
Email me if you want to wean
Submitted by michellem167 on Sat, 2019-01-05 - 23:53
Email me if you want to wean off Keppra. I'm Keppra free for 6 months
I have been on keppra 1000mg
Submitted by Charleskm on Sun, 2020-03-22 - 17:44
I have been on keppra 1000mg per day for the last 4 years. I will say it has really stablised me from noctunal seizures but I want to discontinue due to undesirable side effects. Can i reduce by half ie 500mg per day . Whats the fomular. My doc hasnt said a word. Need help