Have just been taken off it because of its side effects and am waiting to be put on something else. Just wanted to know if anyone else had any side effects?
2006-08-29 06:55:35 · 3 answers · asked by pinkbarca 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Yep im on it, was on a very high dose 3000mg's a day for about a year but due to excessive headaches and nausea I am now on a mixture of Keppra and Epilim, it's much better, Ive only been on this cocktail for a few months, but its good so far...
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2006-08-29 09:22:23 · answer #1 · answered by Pan_24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, unfortunately I am on 500 mg TID Keppra. This if following brain surgery for malignant tumor removal. I was switched from Dilantin Sodium to Keppra about 2 years ago. I do not have side effects due to Keppra. Apart from occasional itching and feeling of tiredness, I am ok. Hope that helps.
2006-08-29 07:14:21 · answer #2 · answered by DDS, MS 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 01:24:33 · answer #3 · answered by hamb 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋