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18 patient evaluations for Levetiracetam taken for the purpose of 'Epilepsy' with a side effects rating of ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate

  • chery59
    Data Quality: 0 stars
    • Sex: F
    • Age: 53y
    • Duration: 43 yrs
    PRO survey: PRO 0
    Quality of Life:
    • Mental: None
    • Physical: None
    Surgery type: Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
    0 seizures
    86 weeks ago
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Mar 01, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 08, 2011 4500 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Weight gain
Date
Feb 08, 2011
Advice & Tips
the only negative effect was my weight gain
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Nov 24, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 27, 2010 1500 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Dec 27, 2010
Advice & Tips
My N/V is clearing up as is the mental "fog" I've been wandering around in since last March!
Cost
$100-199 monthly
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Aug 01, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 07, 2010 3000 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence)
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Mar 04, 2010)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jul 02, 2010 1500 mg Daily Led_efficacy_2Led_efficacy_2Led_defaultLed_defaultSlight ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Nausea
Date
Jul 02, 2010
Advice & Tips
I have less anxiety with this med.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Mar 15, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 09, 2010   Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Balance problems, Clumsiness, Memory problems
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Dec 09, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jun 09, 2010   Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways SomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhatSomewhat
Jun 08, 2010 4000 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate SevereSevereSevereSevereSevere AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Memory and cognition problems, Depressed mood, Depressed mood
Date
Jun 09, 2010
Advice & Tips
Keppra did cause mental and physical slowing and decreased tolerance to noise and conflict. I became suicidal on Keppra. I couldn't remember 4 numbers in a row. I couldn't organize anything and I didn't care. I still had breakthrough seizures.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Nov 01, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Mar 16, 2010 1500 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Dissociation
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Oct 20, 2009)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Dec 08, 2009 3000 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Side effects:
Fatigue, Mood swings, Decreased appetite, Inability to concentrate, Sleepiness, Memory problems
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