Keppra Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity
COMMON side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- An Infection
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- Decreased Appetite
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Generalized Weakness
- Headache
- Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
- Irritability
- Low Energy
- Stuffy Nose
- Throat Irritation
INFREQUENT side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- Feelings Of Hostility
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
- A Stuffy And Runny Nose
- Aggressive Behavior
- Agitation
- Anemia
- Anxious Feelings
- Bruising Under The Skin
- Constipation
- Cough
- Depersonalization, A Disconnection Of One's Own Sense Of Reality Or Identity
- Depression
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Sleeping
- Double Vision
- Hyperactive Behavior
- Increased Lymphocyte Cells In The Blood
- Indifferent Behavior
- Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
- Loss Of Muscle Coordination
- Memory Loss
- Mood Changes
- Neck Pain
- Nervousness
- Pain
- Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
- The Flu
- Vomiting
RARE side effects
If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression
- A Condition With Muscle Tissue Breakdown Called Rhabdomyolysis
- A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
- A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
- A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
- A Skin Rash
- A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
- A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
- A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
- Abnormal Liver Function Tests
- Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Acute Liver Failure
- Decreased Blood Platelets
- Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
- Hallucinations
- Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
- Irregular Involuntary Spasms Of Limbs Or Facial Muscles
- Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood
- Low Levels Of A Type Of White Blood Cell Called Neutrophils
- Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
- Mental Problems From Taking The Drug
- Panic Disorder
- Suicidal Thoughts
- Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell
- Worsening Of Seizure
If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression
- A Change In The Ability To Pay Attention
- A Type Of Abnormal Movement Disorder Called Dyskinesia
- A Type Of Skin Condition With Redness And Itching Called Eczema
- Accidental Falls
- Behavioral Problems
- Blurred Vision
- Hair Loss
- High Blood Pressure
- Inflammation Of The Lining Of The Stomach And Intestines
- Itching
- Muscle Pain
- Muscle Weakness
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Personality Disorders
- Weight Loss
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