23 patient evaluations for Levetiracetam with a side effects rating of None
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May 3, 2020 (Started Oct 14, 2016)
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EffectivenessMajor (for seizures)
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EffectivenessCan't tell (for epilepsy)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
1125 mg
Twice daily
Advice & Tips:
It is very helpful at preventing any more seizures for me.
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Jan 19, 2019 (Started Oct 10, 2005)
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EffectivenessMajor (for stiffness/spasticity)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
urinary problems, sexual dysfunction
Jul 2, 2017 (Started Oct 10, 2005)
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EffectivenessMajor (for stiffness/spasticity)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
urinary problems, sexual dysfunction
Mar 5, 2017 (Started Oct 10, 2005)
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EffectivenessMajor (for stiffness/spasticity)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
urinary problems, sexual dysfunction
Sep 7, 2012 (Started Oct 10, 2005)
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EffectivenessMajor (for stiffness/spasticity)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
urinary problems, sexual dysfunction
Feb 9, 2009 (Started Oct 10, 2005)
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EffectivenessModerate (for stiffness/spasticity)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Side effects:
urinary problems, sexual dysfunction
Sep 7, 2008 (Started Oct 10, 2005)
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EffectivenessModerate (for stiffness/spasticity)
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Side effectsModerate (sexual dysfunction, urinary problems)
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
As needed
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
Side effects:
urinary problems, sexual dysfunction
- 0 helpful marks
Dec 12, 2016 (Started Jan 01, 2008)
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EffectivenessCan't tell (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:
Not really much to tell. This drug works well with my other meds, I haven't had any side effects and so far so good. The pill is a little big. Here is a trick for you when you take your meds. Don't tilt your head back. After you take that LARGE sip of water, put your chin down towards your chest. It works very well once you get the hang of it!
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Feb 24, 2010 (Started Jan 01, 2008)
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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:
1000 mg
Daily
- 0 helpful marks
Jan 2, 2016 (Started Apr 07, 2011)
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EffectivenessSlight (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
Advice & Tips:
If you own an iPhone set your alarm for when you take your medication (s) and always carry a dose with you in a pill box when you are out and about so you don't miss a dose. Also, download an app on your iPhone called Mango Health that assists with this very purpose. It is free.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Oct 29, 2014 (Started Oct 20, 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:
< $25 monthly
Dec 28, 2010 (Started Oct 20, 2009)
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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:
2000 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
Oct 13, 2010 (Started Oct 20, 2009)
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EffectivenessModerate (for epilepsy)
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Side effectsMild
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenA little hard to take
Dosage:
2000 mg
Daily
Cost:
< $25 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Aug 17, 2013 (Started Jan 10, 2004)
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EffectivenessNone (for epilepsy)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
3000 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
I put my pills on the counter every morning and take them on time and again in the evening.
Cost:
$200+ monthly
- 0 helpful marks
Jul 1, 2013 (Started Feb 08, 2012)
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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
Cost:
$25-49 monthly
- 0 helpful marks
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.
- 0 helpful marks
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 :)
- 0 helpful marks
Nov 14, 2011 (Started Sep 15, 2011)
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EffectivenessModerate (for sciatic neuralgia)
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EffectivenessNone (for herniated disc)
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Side effectsNone
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AdherenceAlways
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BurdenNot at all hard to take
Dosage:
1500 mg
Daily
Advice & Tips:
Levetiracetam (Keppra) was the only drug that provided relief from very unpleasant tingling sensations and feelings of 'electric shocks' due to sciatic pain (resulting from a herniated disk). Keppra did not help with the pain sensations but I estimate that it reduced the tingling sensations and the 'electric shocks' sensations by around 40%-50%, which was very significant for me.
The drug led to dizziness/drowsiness that completely disappeared after 2 days.
I tried to take more than 750 mg/twice daily, up to 1500 mg/twice daily. However, there were no additional benefits for me from taking the higher dose so I returned to the dose of 750 mg/twice daily.
Most physiatrists are not very much familiar with this drug.
If you suffer from sciatic pain or herniated disc disease and you want to try taking anti-convulsants, I advise to do it with a neurologist, and not a physiatrist.
Many drugs for chronic pain are anti-convulsants and neurologists have plenty of experience in prescribing them.
Cost:
< $25 monthly
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