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Levetiracetam

Levetiracetam

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Spinning sensation
Irritability
Confusion
Alopecia
Upper respiratory tract symptom
Sleepiness
Balance problems
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Nervousness
Fatigue
Pain
Headache
Nausea
Feeling anxious
Behavioral changes
Loss of appetite
Agitation
Hair loss
Behavior problems
Emotional instability
Emotional problems
Reduced appetite

Serious

Aggressive behavior
Hostility
Suicidal thoughts
Loss of temper

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Is it a good idea to take levetiracetam to achieve a high?

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How dangerous is it if you accidentally double your dose of 500 mg Keppra (levetiracetam)?

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Mechanisms of action of Keppra (levetiracetam)?

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Can levetiracetam (keppra) drugs hurt you with its side effects?

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What if I stop taking keppra (levetiracetam) will I have a siezure?

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Can levetiracetam (keppra) drugs hit you with new side effects when you go back on it?

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Will cutting my dose of keppra (levetiracetam) in half cause problems? I am taking 750mg of Keppra (levetiracetam) 2x a day. But, it has some really bad side effects and I would like to cut the dose in half by taking only 1 pill a day. I take it for zeizu

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A 39-year old asked:

do people get weight gain from keppra (levetiracetam)?

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Are migraines a keppra (levetiracetam) withdrawal symptom?

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A 52-year old female asked:

Will being on Keppra (levetiracetam) for long periods cause damage?

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A 37-year old asked:

Been on levetiracetam for a month. If I get drunk could it effect my medication or have any ill effects?

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A 42-year old asked:

Is it a bad idea to take both clonazepam and levetiracetam?

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A 32-year old female asked:

What is the protocol for weaning off Keppra (levetiracetam)?

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A 44-year old female asked:

Why is my son having break thru seizures on keppra (levetiracetam)?

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A 18-year old female asked:

Could being on Depakote or Keppra (levetiracetam) harm my baby at 8 weeks?

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A 37-year old male asked:

Loading dose of injection levetiracetam in convulsion ? Previous no medicine.

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Im taking keppra (levetiracetam) and losartan is there no adverse effect to me?

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Side effects from taking keppra (levetiracetam) for seizures?

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A 42-year old asked:

Should i take keppra (levetiracetam) and tylenol (acetaminophen) cold together?

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A 32-year old female asked:

What is the procedure for weaning off anti epileptic drugs, specifically Keppra (levetiracetam)?

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A 29-year old asked:

What're the effects drinking alcohol while taking these medications: paroxetine, zolpidem, and levetiracetam?

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A 59-year old female asked:

Removed meningioma last week resulted in seizures. Levetiracetam controled it, I take 500gm 12am&pm but today I also took it at 8pm wrong. What to do?

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