75 patient evaluations for Levetiracetam taken for the purpose of 'epilepsy'
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Nov 29, 2012 (Started Apr 12, 2009)
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EffectivenessModerate (for epilepsy)
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Side effectsModerate (itchy nose, paranoia)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
1000 mg
Daily
Cost:
$100-199 monthly
Side effects:
vision loss in left side of visual field for both eyes, itchy nose, paranoia
Jul 7, 2011 (Started Apr 12, 2009)
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EffectivenessModerate (for epilepsy)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
2000 mg
Daily
Cost:
$100-199 monthly
Side effects:
vision loss in left side of visual field for both eyes, itchy nose, paranoia
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Sep 23, 2012 (Started Sep 09, 2012)
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EffectivenessModerate (for epilepsy)
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Side effectsMild
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
300 mg
Daily
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May 30, 2012 (Started Jun 30, 2000)
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EffectivenessMajor (for epilepsy)
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Side effectsMild (lethargy)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
3000 mg
Daily
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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May 28, 2012 (Started Jul 15, 2001)
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EffectivenessModerate (for epilepsy)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Advice & Tips:
Worked with Depakote to completely control seizures, when it was started the second time only partial control was achieved.
Jul 15, 2009 (Started Jul 15, 2001)
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EffectivenessModerate (for epilepsy)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
1000 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Worked with Depakote to completely control seizures, when it was started the second time only partial control was achieved.
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Apr 15, 2012 (Started Apr 04, 2012)
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EffectivenessModerate (for epilepsy)
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Side effectsMild (excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
500 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
none
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Apr 9, 2012 (Started Feb 03, 2011)
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EffectivenessSlight (for epilepsy)
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Side effectsSevere (all of them i think)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenVery hard to take
Dosage:
2000 mg
Daily
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Feb 11, 2012 (Started Jun 30, 2008)
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EffectivenessMajor (for epilepsy)
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Side effectsMild (excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence))
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
1000 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Feb 7, 2012 (Started Aug 14, 2010)
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EffectivenessModerate (for epilepsy)
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Side effectsModerate (upset stomach, anxious mood)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
6000 mg
Daily
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
Side effects:
upset stomach, anxious mood
May 30, 2010 (Started Aug 14, 2010)
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EffectivenessModerate (for epilepsy)
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Side effectsMild
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Advice & Tips:
timer from e-pill for taking pills 5 times a day. timer on phone and pill box
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
upset stomach, anxious mood
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Feb 1, 2012 (Started May 13, 2005)
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EffectivenessMajor (for epilepsy)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
500 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Being seizurefree, I have no complaints and got my hair back :)
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Jan 24, 2012 (Started Aug 15, 2007)
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EffectivenessModerate (for epilepsy)
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Side effectsMild (difficulty recalling words (dysnomia), ataxia (lack of coordination), decreased appetite, cognitive impairment)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
6 tab(s)
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Take lots of B6 (Pyroxidine HCL) and B12, Keppra depletes your natural stores.
Cost:
$50-99 monthly
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