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Side effects from Keppra?

Epilepsy & Seizures | Last Active: Jul 11 11:02pm | Replies (158)

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@sissie7 So glad to hear you and your doctor figured out what works for you!
I totally get the medication sensitivity thing - Keppra was rough for me at first, too. My doctor had me starting at 500 mg twice a day, which was way too much for my system. We've landed on just 125 mg in the morning and 150 mg at night using the liquid version. And honestly? It's been a game-changer! No seizures and the side effects are actually manageable now, thank goodness.
My doctor's been amazing through this whole process, really taking the time to adjust things bit by bit. He even told me that even though I'm 54, my body handles meds more like a kid would - which explains a lot!
What about you, what's your current dosage looking like? Are you on one of those extended-release versions where you only have to take it once a day? I've been curious about those!
Chris

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When you say no seizures, the question I always ask is "was it the pills or without the pills whether you STILL would not have had any seizures". We have no idea. Food for thought. God Bless....