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Reviewer: kelliegirl33, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I no longer have seizures anymore. My last one was Oct. 2009. So far, so good. The first month I took it I was extremely tired. It is getting better now since my body is getting used to it. I would rather pop this pill twice a day then have seizures.
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Reviewer: 75 or over Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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Seems to make me tired
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Reviewer: TR5, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Caregiver)
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My 6 year old daughter have been taking Keppra for over 5 years and was seizing once a year at the most, when she is sick because her immune system is so weak. In February of 2009, she was switched to the generic Keppra (Levetiracetam). Giant Pharmacist had switch without asking us first. We didn't realize this until July 3, 2009. Within February and July she seizes three times, the first tw
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Reviewer: gypsy1, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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too soon to tell. am quite tired. may have enhanced the effects of a glass of wine. no partials since starting.
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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I've been on Keppra for 3 years straight for partial onset seizues and never experienced a seizure nor side effect (500mg perday). Like others, on my last refill CVS was pleased to tell me that I can save $50 per refill by trying this new generic - I was ecstatic! Two months later, I am still seizure-free however my personality has changed from cheerful and positive to completely depressed a
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