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24 patient evaluations for Levetiracetam taken for the purpose of 'Epilepsy' with a side effects rating of MildMildMildMildMild

Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Jun 01, 2012)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 04, 2013 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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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Oct 21, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 01, 2013 1000 mg Daily Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Led_efficacy_4Major MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Dec 14, 2011 1000 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Nov 15, 2011 1000 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Oct 26, 2011 1000 mg Daily ?Can't tell ModerateModerateModerateModerateModerate AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot 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.
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Sep 09, 2012)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Sep 23, 2012 300 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Jul 01, 2000)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 30, 2012 3000 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
May 30, 2012
Advice & Tips
This medication kept my seizures at bay for 10 years before I had some breakthrough seizures. It's wonderful! And it was safe to take during my pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Cost
< $25 monthly
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Apr 04, 2012)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Apr 15, 2012 500 mg Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Apr 15, 2012
Advice & Tips
none
Cost
$25-49 monthly
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Jul 01, 2008)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Feb 11, 2012 4000 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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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Aug 15, 2007)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
Jan 24, 2012 6 tab(s) Daily Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_efficacy_3Led_defaultModerate MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways Not at allNot at allNot at allNot at allNot at all
Date
Jan 24, 2012
Advice & Tips
Take lots of B6 (Pyroxidine HCL) and B12, Keppra depletes your natural stores.
Cost
$50-99 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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  • redsoxrich
    Data Quality: 2 stars
    • Sex: M
    • Age: 34y
    • Duration: 9 yrs
    PRO survey: PRO 0
    Quality of Life:
    • Mental: Mild
    • Physical: Mild
    Surgery type: Left Temporal Lobectomy
    0 seizures
    11 weeks ago
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Purpose: Epilepsy (Started Feb 14, 2011)
Date Dosage Perceived effectiveness Side Effects Adherence Burden
May 10, 2011 3000 mg Daily ?Can't tell MildMildMildMildMild AlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlwaysAlways A littleA littleA littleA littleA little
Side effects:
Want to be left alone
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