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Focal awareness seizures or auras?

Epilepsy & Seizures | Last Active: Oct 22, 2025 | Replies (54)

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I was diagnosed with Focal seizures at 78 years old! I had 5 of them in a year. Then put on Keppra 500 mg twice a day. I have never had another one and my Mayo Clinic Neurologist reduced the am one to 250 mg about 7 months ago. I still sense the Aura once in a while but never have had the 3 minute seizure. I am tired from the medication and going to ask the doctor when I see him next week if I can lower the Keppra at pm to 250mg.

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Hello @mercuryrose
Getting an epilepsy diagnosis with focal seizure at 78 must have been quite unexpected, but it sounds like you've been responding well to Keppra. 🙏
When were you diagnosed with epilepsy and how long have you been on Keppra?
You mentioned that you are tired of the medication. Are you experiencing any side effects from it?
Chris