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Levetiracetam Treatment Report

Category: Prescription Drugs

Most Popular Types: Keppra, Keppra XR

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68 patient evaluations for Levetiracetam taken for the purpose of 'Epilepsy'

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
1 seizure

2 weeks ago
by chrissysaurus
See chrissysaurus's full Levetiracetam history

**Purpose:** Epilepsy *(Started Oct 21, 2011)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Jun 01, 2013	1000 mg Daily	Major	Mild	Always	Not at all
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: Jun 01, 2013
Advice & Tips: Ive been on Keppra since the end of 2011. Its been an interesting experience. I was on it with Trileptal originally, and now Im on it with Zonegran. I noticed that once they increased my Keppra dosage that my irritability increased. And thats when I started to experience the famous "Keppra rage." Once I noticed that, I told my neuro to decrease my dosage, and my irritability decreased with it. My advice to anyone is that if you dont like dealing with irritability issues than by all means, please discuss decreasing your dosage with your doctor.... they'll be more than willing to help you out with your dosage so you wont become a raging lunatic like I was during that time. Trust me on this! Haha. Another thing is that Keppra has helped me out with my seizures better than any other medication has so far and I am so happy with it so far. Im also on generic Keppra! So if name brand Keppra doesnt work for you, feel free to try generic Keppra like me, and it might just work for you too!
Cost: $25-49 monthly

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

spector164

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

1 week 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

7 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
4 seizures

2 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

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

10 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

30 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

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

39 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

kevinjr

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

2 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

eabournemouth

Data Quality: 2 stars
- Sex: M
- Age: 58y
- Duration: 43 yrs
PRO survey: PRO 3
Quality of Life:
- Social: Moderate
- Mental: Mild
- Physical: Mild
1 seizure

this week
by eabournemouth
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**Purpose:** Epilepsy *(Started Jan 15, 2013)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Jun 28, 2012		Moderate	Moderate	Always	Somewhat

Date: Jun 28, 2012
Advice & Tips: Size of 1000mg Keppra tablet
Cost: < $25 monthly

0 helpful marks

dhaniboi

Data Quality: 1 star
- Sex: M
- Age: 42y
- Duration: 39 yrs
PRO survey: PRO 3
Quality of Life:
- Social: Mild
- Mental: None
- Physical: Mild
Surgery type: Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)

6 seizures

54 weeks ago
by dhaniboi
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**Purpose:** Epilepsy *(Started Jan 01, 1995)*
Date	Dosage	Perceived effectiveness	Side Effects	Adherence	Burden
Jun 03, 2012	2500 mg Daily	Moderate	None	Always	Not at all
Feb 21, 2011	2500 mg Daily	Moderate	None	Always	Not at all
Jan 02, 2011	2500 mg Daily	Moderate	None	Always	Not at all
Mar 12, 2010	2500 mg Daily	Moderate	None	Always	Not at all

0 helpful marks

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