Keppra (Levetiracetam)

Levetiracetam is used in combination with other medications to treat seizures in adults with epilepsy. Levetiracetam is in a class of medications called anticonvulsants. It works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain.

Keppra medication comes in different doses which are as follows:

Levetiracetam 250 mg
Levetiracetam 500 mg
Levetiracetam 750 mg
Levetiracetam 1000 mg

 

Once you are prescribed and buy Keppra, follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully.

Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine.

This medicine may be taken on an empty stomach or with food.

Cautions

 

Do not stop using this medication without first checking with your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the medicine is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be slowly decreased to avoid side effects.

Keep all doctor and laboratory appointments while you are taking this medicine. Medical and laboratory tests may be performed to monitor your progress or to check for side effects. Contact your doctor for more information. This medicine may cause dizziness or drowsiness.

Do not drive, operate machinery or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.

This medicine is excreted in breast milk. Do not breastfeed while taking this medicine.

 

Side Effects

 

• Drowsiness
• Weakness
• Infection
• Loss of appetite
• Stuffy nose
• Tiredness
• Dizziness

Side effects of Keppra in children include

• Sleepiness
• Accidental injury
• Hostility, nervousness
• Weakness