Reviewer: Jo, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I do not know when I have had seizures, but upon testing they were identified by the doctor. Since I don't know when I have them, I have to depend on the Dr to tell me if the medication is effective. I started on Keppra XR, but due to the cost, have changed to this medication.

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I do not know when I have had seizures, but upon testing they were identified by the doctor. Since I don't know when I have them, I have to depend on the Dr to tell me if the medication is effective. I started on Keppra XR, but due to the cost, have changed to this medication.
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Reviewer: nikki, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I was on Keppra for about 18mths until the NZ govt decided they were no longer going to stock Keppra so I've been put on the generic. Ive been on the generic now for about 1mth at 3000mg p/day. I take it alongside lamictal, epilim, and frisium. The seizures are getting worse and I'm already suffering major depression. I had a psychotic episode (which I have since found is a poss side ef ... Show Full Comment

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I was on Keppra for about 18mths until the NZ govt decided they were no longer going to stock Keppra so I've been put on the generic. Ive been on the generic now for about 1mth at 3000mg p/day. I take it alongside lamictal, epilim, and frisium. The seizures are getting worse and I'm already suffering major depression. I had a psychotic episode (which I have since found is a poss side effect) which I am now in court for. As well as destroying half my house I then went to the nearest service station and tried to pour the last of the petrol out of the pump lines and tried to light it. Don't remember much about it but all I was demanding was the police because I wanted to be sectioned (mental health). Extremely suidical. Last night I lost all balance and put my head through the glass panel in door as I was falling. Docs and neurologist didn't tell me not to take it with food and no doc I have been to here takes regular blood tests to check the med levels. While the Keppra I found satisfactory, I would NOT recommend anyone take this drug with first doing their homework. I am already reducing the dose to get off the stuff. If it wks for you good - but the side effects for me are not worth the hassle. I rather tolerate epilepsy!
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Reviewer: jphillman, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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Had been on Keppra and Dilantin for aprox six years, had to switch due to cost. At first had problems i.e. mood swings,panic attacks,sleep problems. These problems seemed to correct after about three months of use.Only problem that has occurred during time on Keppra or Generic has been crazy dreams. Sleep like a baby but sometimes fall asleep in afternoon for no reason. These are the only side eff ... Show Full Comment

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Had been on Keppra and Dilantin for aprox six years, had to switch due to cost. At first had problems i.e. mood swings,panic attacks,sleep problems. These problems seemed to correct after about three months of use.Only problem that has occurred during time on Keppra or Generic has been crazy dreams. Sleep like a baby but sometimes fall asleep in afternoon for no reason. These are the only side effects that I have experienced.
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Reviewer: Ted, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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Reviewer: economous, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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this pill has taken the place of dilantin, and is a lot easier on my liver.........

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this pill has taken the place of dilantin, and is a lot easier on my liver.........
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