User Reviews for levetiracetam oral

I feel like i am Drunk all the time!!!

No seizure since 2004.

Very minimal side effects as a result of taking this medication. The only thing I notice is that it makes me feel very exhausted at times. No major things to note otherwise.

I do not know when I have had seizures, but upon testing they were identified by the doctor. Since I don't know when I have them, I have to depend on the Dr to tell me if the medication is effective. I started on Keppra XR, but due to the cost, have changed to this medication.

I had two grand-maul seizures and had tests done and have epilepsy. My neurologist put me on Keppra 500 mg.

I was on Keppra for about 18mths until the NZ govt decided they were no longer going to stock Keppra so I've been put on the generic. Ive been on the generic now for about 1mth at 3000mg p/day. I take it alongside lamictal, epilim, and frisium. The seizures are getting worse and I'm already suffering major depression. I had a psychotic episode (which I have since found is a poss side effect) which I am now in court for. As well as destroying half my house I then went to the nearest service station and tried to pour the last of the petrol out of the pump lines and tried to light it. Don't remember much about it but all I was demanding was the police because I wanted to be sectioned (mental health). Extremely suidical. Last night I lost all balance and put my head through the glass panel in door as I was falling. Docs and neurologist didn't tell me not to take it with food and no doc I have been to here takes regular blood tests to check the med levels. While the Keppra I found satisfactory, I would NOT recommend anyone take this drug with first doing their homework. I am already reducing the dose to get off the stuff. If it wks for you good - but the side effects for me are not worth the hassle. I rather tolerate epilepsy!Read More Read Less

I have been taking Keppra for approximately two years for migraine prevention. For about the last two months I have been experiencing the "never-ending" headache with no change in my medications. I also take Propanolol and Topamax for migraine prevention and have taken these two meds longer than Keppra. I will add that I have been under an additional amount of stress lately which I am certain has added to the additional migraines. I have had to go to the emergency room for pain relief 3 times in the last 2 months and had not had to go to the ER since last March for a migraine. I am going to my neurologist the end of this month and will see what his diagnosis is and where we will go from here. I am just looking for relief!!Read More Read Less

Diagnosed with idiopathic epilepsy in 2003 and was put on Dilantin. After about 5 years started have problems with gum growth and switched to generic Keppra (Levetiracetam, manufactured by Greenstone). Daily dosage is 3000 mg. Happy with effectiveness, but having a different problem with my gums. They are fragile and sloughing. Both my dentist and now my oral surgeon are puzzled. Taking Prednisone to treat problem with gums. My neurologist insists the problem with my gums are not a side effect of Keppra or Levetiracetam. Very puzzling...Read More Read Less

I am recently diagnosed with Complex Partial Seizures. I am also taking another med for Depression. Haven't been on med long but a couple of nights ago I had 10 seizures. Hoping it will work better soon. I am only on 1000 mg right now.

Had been on Keppra and Dilantin for aprox six years, had to switch due to cost. At first had problems i.e. mood swings,panic attacks,sleep problems. These problems seemed to correct after about three months of use.Only problem that has occurred during time on Keppra or Generic has been crazy dreams. Sleep like a baby but sometimes fall asleep in afternoon for no reason. These are the only side effects that I have experienced.

this pill has taken the place of dilantin, and is a lot easier on my liver.........

Has anyone taking the generic for Keppra experienced a hude appetite ? I've been on this for about 3 months and omg i cant get enough to eat,gained 8 pounds, and im having mood swings.

I am switching from dilantin to keppra, I do not know the effects of this drug yet.

Taking 2 1000mg 2x daily. Was irritable and anxious for 2 weeks then even out. Now I feel great. No seizures. Watching med closely

This medication has proven effective for the seizures, however I am apparently one of the few who have the depression side effects. I have been very depressed and tired since I began taking this medication. I personaly would rather try a different medication for the seizures and not be this out of it. I really would like to be myself again.