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Levetiracetam Treatment Report

Category: Prescription Drugs

Most Popular Types: Keppra, Keppra XR

Generic Name: Levetiracetam

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86 patient evaluations for Levetiracetam

spector164

Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sex: M
- Age: 38y
- Duration: 22 yrs
PRO survey: PRO 1
Quality of Life:
- Social: None
- Mental: None
- Physical: None
0 seizures

3 weeks ago
by spector164
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**Purpose:** Epilepsy *(Started Jun 01, 2012)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Apr 04, 2013	1500 mg Daily	Major	Mild	Always	Not at all

0 helpful marks

simplesimon53

Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sex: M
- Age: 37y
- Duration: 20 yrs
PRO survey: PRO 1
Quality of Life:
- Social: Moderate
- Mental: Moderate
- Physical: Mild
4 seizures

3 weeks ago
by simplesimon53
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**Purpose:** Epilepsy *(Started Dec 13, 2012)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Mar 25, 2013	1000 mg Daily	Moderate	Moderate	Always	A little

0 helpful marks

wandering33

Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sex: M
- Age: 39y
- Duration: 11 yrs
PRO survey: PRO 3
Quality of Life:
- Social: Moderate
- Mental: Mild
- Physical: Moderate
56 seizures

4 weeks ago
by wandering33
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**Purpose:** Epilepsy *(Started Feb 09, 2011)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Mar 14, 2013	1500 mg Daily	None	Severe	Always	Very

0 helpful marks

chrissysaurus

Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sex: F
- Age: 27y
- Duration: 9 yrs
PRO survey: PRO 3
Quality of Life:
- Social: None
- Mental: Mild
- Physical: None
0 seizures

2 weeks ago
by chrissysaurus
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**Purpose:** Epilepsy *(Started Oct 21, 2011)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Feb 01, 2013	1000 mg Daily	Major	Mild	Always	Not at all
Dec 14, 2011	1000 mg Daily	Moderate	Mild	Always	Not at all
Nov 15, 2011	1000 mg Daily	Moderate	Moderate	Always	Not at all
Oct 26, 2011	1000 mg Daily	?Can't tell	Moderate	Always	Not at all

Date: Dec 14, 2011
Advice & Tips: Ive been on Keppra with Trileptal for about two months now, and most of the side effects have subsided. I've been feeling pretty good so far and havent had a major complex or major simple partial seizure since October and I'd like to keep it that way. Also, I still havent had the "Keppra rage" yet. To anyone thats considering Keppra, don't be afraid, just give it a try and make sure you keep an eye on any mood changes is all (and ask your family and friends too!)

Date: Nov 15, 2011
Advice & Tips: Ive been on Keppra for about a month now, and in the beginning I was extremely worried about the infamous "Keppra rage". I do notice that it has been making my fuse a bit shorter, but i'm not acting out on aggression without a reason. I have also been having a fluctuating appetite while on Keppra and some weight loss (but very slow weight loss). On the other hand, I have been having less frequent auras and have not had a major complex or simple partial since Ive been taking it! (crosses fingers)

Date: Oct 26, 2011
Advice & Tips: Ive been taking Keppra for only a week and it gets me really drowsy for a few hours. I suggest to anyone taking this: please be careful when youre first on this medication. Dont over exert yourself because you might get dizzy.

0 helpful marks

62SUMMERS

Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sex: F
- Age: 50y
- Duration: 22 yrs
PRO survey: PRO 3
Quality of Life:
- Social: Moderate
- Mental: Moderate
- Physical: Mild
6 seizures

6 weeks ago
by 62SUMMERS
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**Purpose:** Epilepsy *(Started Aug 31, 2009)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Jan 21, 2013	2000 mg Daily	Slight	Moderate	Always	Not at all
Jan 26, 2011	2000 mg Daily	None	Severe	Always	A little
Dec 24, 2010	1500 mg Daily	Slight	Severe	Always	Very

Side effects:: Headaches all day, Anxious mood

Date: Dec 24, 2010
Advice & Tips: I continue with this meds because I also take lamictal and not really sure which is causing which side effects. My seizures have become different and more severe and more often. I was taking Tegratol and Depacote with less side effects.
Cost: $200+ monthly

0 helpful marks

neuroplasticity

Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sex: M
- Age: 53y
- Duration: 40 yrs
PRO survey: PRO 3
Quality of Life:
- Social: Moderate
- Mental: Moderate
- Physical: Mild
Surgery type: Selective Amygdalohippocampectomy, Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS), Extratemporal Resection

0 seizures

26 weeks ago
by neuroplasticity
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**Purpose:** Epilepsy *(Started Apr 12, 2009)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Nov 29, 2012	2000 mg Daily	Moderate	Moderate	Always	A little
Jul 07, 2011	2000 mg Daily	Moderate	None	Always	Not at all

Side effects:: Vision loss in left side of visual field for both eyes, Nose itch, Paranoia

0 helpful marks

pokie too

Sex: F

Data Quality: 1 star

Parkinson's: 17 yrs

Hoehn-Yahr 1 Type: Parkinson's disease On

Mouth/throat: none

Arms: mild

Chest: mild

Legs: mild
by pokie too
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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	Moderate	Severe	Always	Not at all

0 helpful marks

Jennay

Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sex: F
- Age: 31y
- Duration: ? yrs
PRO survey: PRO 0
Quality of Life:
- Social: Mild
- Mental: None
- Physical: Mild
1 seizure

35 weeks ago
by Jennay
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**Purpose:** Epilepsy *(Started Sep 09, 2012)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Sep 23, 2012	300 mg Daily	Moderate	Mild	Always	Not at all

0 helpful marks

slowrambler

Sex: M

Data Quality: 1 star

MS: 37 yrs

Type: Secondary Progressive

Relapse: Moderate

Sensation: Severe

Overall: Mild

Cognition: none

Vision: none

Speech: none

Swallowing: none

Upper limb: none

Walking: severe
by slowrambler
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**Purpose:** Stiffness/Spasticity *(Started Oct 10, 2005)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Sep 07, 2012	As needed	Major	None	Always	Not at all
Feb 09, 2009	As needed	Moderate	None	Always	Not at all
Sep 07, 2008	As needed	Moderate	Moderate	Always	Not at all

Side effects:: Urinary problems, Sexual dysfunction

Date: Sep 07, 2008
Advice & Tips: This doesn't appear to be an "instant" spasticity relief medication, or at least in my situation. I had to "wean off" of the highest prescribable dosage of Zanaflex while simultaneously "ramping up" my Keppra dosage. Therefore, it wasn't until I reached my current dosage of Keppra that I started realizing positive results of this medication. Given the feedback from other's that I've spoken to that are using Keppra; there doesn't seem to be any "middle ground" in terms of success in treating their MS related spasticity. It appears that it either worked or it didn't work. To that point, being that Keppra is an anti-convulsive/Epileptic medication; some neurologists won't prescribe it for MS related spasticity.
Cost: < $25 monthly

0 helpful marks

kevinjr

Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sex: F
- Age: 34y
- Duration: 8 yrs
PRO survey: PRO 0
Quality of Life:
- Social: Moderate
- Mental: Mild
- Physical: Mild
1 seizure

19 weeks ago
by kevinjr
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**Purpose:** Epilepsy *(Started Jul 01, 2011)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Jul 01, 2012	100 mg Daily	None	None	Always	Not at all

0 helpful marks

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