Keppra Side Effects
From Pharmacy Drug Guide
Keppra is a brand name for levetiracetam, an anti-convulsant used to treat seizures caused by epilepsy. Keppra helps control seizures by lowering levels of excitement in the brains of epileptics.[1] Side effects for Keppra include drowsiness, dizziness, loss of appetite, headache, runny nose, sore throat and nausea.[1] In some cases, Keppra and similar drugs can cause users to develop suicidal thoughts, or to attempt to take their own lives. Some reported incidents of this side effect have occurred in under a week of use.[2]
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| Brand name for | Levetiracetam |
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| Manufacturer | UCB[3] |
| Uses | Treats seizure disorders[2] |
| Common side effects | Drowsiness, weakness, mood changes and anxiety[1] |
| Who should not take Keppra | Those allergic to levetiracetram |
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Common Keppra Side Effects
Common side effects of Keppra include sore throat, spinning feeling, numbness or burning in hands or feet, headache, neck pain, dizziness, drowsiness, vomiting, moodiness, atered skin hue, reduced desire for food and coordination problems.[1]
Serious side effects of Keppra include depression, itching, seeing or hearing things that are not really there, thoughts of self-harm, worsened seizures or changes in seizures, double vision, rashy skin, chills, body aches and fever.[1]
Drug Side Effects
Keppra Allergic Reactions
The active ingredient in Keppra is levetiracetam, which may cause an allergic reaction in some patients. The inactive ingredients of Keppra, namely colloidal anhydrous silica, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, polyethylene glycol 6000, polyvinyl alcohol-partially hydrolyzed, titanium dioxide (E171), Macrogol/PEG3350 and talc, may also cause allergic reaction.[4] Patients with known drug allergies are advised to discuss them with a physician in order to help determine if a reaction to Keppra will occur.[2]
Keppra Precautions and Warnings
- Keppra may cause patients to experience feelings of dizziness or to become excessively tired. This can affect the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle or other potentially dangerous machinery.[5]
- There is insufficient research to conclude whether or not Keppra can be harmful to the fetus if consumed by a pregnant female. Women who conceive while using Keppra are encouraged to join the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry and be monitored for any adverse effects on their infants.[5]
- Roughly one in every 500 Keppra patients over the age of five reportedly experience suicidal thoughts while taking the medication.[2]
- Keppra may not be right for patients who have histories of kidney problems.[2]
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001067/
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a699059.html
- ↑ http://www.keppraxr.com/
- ↑ http://www.keppraxr.com/includes/pdf/KeppraXR_MedicationGuide_FullPrescribingInformation.pdf
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 http://www.keppraxr.com/about/safety.aspx
