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14 patient evaluations for Keppra XR

  • neuroplasticity
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    • Sex: M
    • Age: 53y
    • Duration: 40 yrs
    PRO survey: PRO 3
    Quality of Life:
    • Mental: Moderate
    • Physical: Mild
    Surgery type: Selective Amygdalohippocampectomy, Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), Extratemporal Resection
    0 seizures
    27 weeks ago
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Apr 12, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 29, 2012 2000 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Jul 07, 2011 2000 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Vision loss in left side of visual field for both eyes, Nose itch, Paranoia
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Purpose: Parkinson's Disease (Started Nov 19, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 18, 2012 500 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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  • Tonialpha
    Data Quality: 3 stars
    • Sex: F
    • Age: 59y
    • Duration: 46 yrs
    PRO survey: PRO 3
    Quality of Life:
    • Mental: None
    • Physical: None
    Surgery type: Left Temporal Lobectomy, Selective Amygdalohippocampectomy, Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
    10 seizures
    1 week ago
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Aug 14, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 07, 2012 6000 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
May 30, 2010   Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Stomach upset, Anxious mood
Date
Feb 07, 2012
Advice & Tips
THE XR IS THE BEST THE KEPPRA IS THE BEST. THE MAIL ORDER SENT ME THE GENERIC THE OTHER WEEK AND I TRIED IT AND I NOTICED SEIZURE ACTIVITY THAT DAY. SWALLOWING AND NAUSEA IS MY BIGGEST ISSUE BUT THE SEIZURES ARE A LOT BETTER!
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
May 30, 2010
Advice & Tips
timer from e-pill for taking pills 5 times a day. timer on phone and pill box
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Nov 29, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 05, 2012 3000 mg Daily ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Nov 30, 2010 3000 mg Daily ?Can't tell ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways VeryVeryVeryVeryVery
Mar 27, 2010   ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Fatigue
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started May 01, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Nov 11, 2011 1500 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Nov 11, 2011
Advice & Tips
Since the Keepra does make you drowsy I try and get a good nights sleep.I also take vitamins such as vitamin B Plus,C,and a Multi Vitamin.I have research and have tried to eliminate caffeine.sugar,pop,etc.Since four out of the five grand mal seizures I had were at night while asleep My Doctor prescribed that I take 2 500 mg at 7:00 AM and 1 500 mg at 7:00 PM.For awhile my loving wife had to remind me to take the medicine as I sort of blocked it out that I even had them at all.But the med is working and my Doctor has agreed that I could attempt to wean off the medicine in the spring of 2012 if I wanted to knowing I couldn't drive a car for quite some time if I do.
Cost
$25-49 monthly
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  • whinni
    Data Quality: 0 stars
    • Sex: F
    • Age: 31y
    • Duration: 4 yrs
    PRO survey: PRO 0
    Quality of Life:
    • Mental: Unreported
    • Physical: Unreported
    ? seizures
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Oct 21, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 20, 2011 2000 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Mar 01, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 10, 2011 3000 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Depressed mood
Date
Jul 10, 2011
Advice & Tips
Keppra XR is working much better for me than regular Keppra.
Cost
$25-49 monthly
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Jan 09, 2000)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 28, 2011 2000 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Jan 16, 2011 2000 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Dec 15, 2010 2000 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Nov 05, 2010 2000 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Aug 21, 2010 2000 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Aug 10, 2010 2000 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Apr 01, 2010 2000 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major NoneNoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Rage
Date
Jan 28, 2011
Advice & Tips
Keppra XR worked much better than Keppra. No rage, no side effects after the first two weeks, sad to say because of insurance I will have to switch back to generic Keppra.
Cost
$100-199 monthly
Date
Jan 16, 2011
Advice & Tips
Talk to your doctor about your Keppra. XR taken once a day really helped me overcome the side effects and burden of taking pills four times a day. It's really worked well with other AED's to keep me seizure free. Always work with your doctor and be sure your doctor works with you. Working together you have a better chance at seizure control.
Cost
$100-199 monthly
Date
Dec 15, 2010
Advice & Tips
Seizure free and side effect free for 6 weeks. I kept moving forward, using a journal, and trying new meds until I found a cocktail that was right for me.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Nov 05, 2010
Advice & Tips
Keppra XR may be causing side effect of being emotionally over sensitive. I become saddened easily.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Aug 21, 2010
Advice & Tips
Took this medication for years. Am wondering now, is it really making a difference?
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Aug 10, 2010
Advice & Tips
After my body adjusted to Keppra it was as if I finally found one of the meds my body and brain needs to manage seizures.
Cost
< $25 monthly
Date
Apr 01, 2010
Advice & Tips
Keppra XR is one of the best treatments for me. Easy to remember to use, the only possible side effect I notice is an inability to lose weight.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purposes: seizures generalized tonic clonic, Seizures (absence or petit mal), Myoclonic seizures, and Epilepsy (Started Sep 30, 2010)
Date Dosage seizures generalized tonic clonic Perceived effectiveness Seizures (absence or petit mal) Perceived effectiveness Myoclonic seizures Perceived effectiveness Epilepsy Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Oct 17, 2010 2000 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default NoneNoneNoneNone AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Oct 15, 2010 1500 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Oct 13, 2010 1000 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Oct 10, 2010 1500 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_default MildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Lips Tingling, Numbness in hands and arms in AM, Medication does not last long in my body, Numbness to roof of mouth
Date
Oct 17, 2010
Advice & Tips
Keppra XR soooooo far has been a gr8 Medicine for me.. It is just getting the timing, whens and hows to take it for my body.. 2, 500mlg 7am 1, 500mlg 2-3pm 1, 500mlg 7pm Doing this schedule for my body is a gr8 thing.. @ times I would be more prone to seizure activity, early mornings and afternoon evenings.. Seems to be settling in a bit.. Atleast for this week.. LOL
Cost
$25-49 monthly
Date
Oct 10, 2010
Advice & Tips
More numbing tingling forearms, lower lip, roof of mouth, slight dizziness.. Less peaks and valleys of emotions. :@) perception is off.. Flashing lights with movement
Cost
$25-49 monthly
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  • acg122
    Data Quality: 1 star
    • Sex: F
    • Age: 33y
    • Duration: 23 yrs
    PRO survey: PRO 3
    Quality of Life:
    • Mental: Mild
    • Physical: Mild
    0 seizures
    119 weeks ago
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Oct 01, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 30, 2010 1500 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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