@nitsuait Good Morning
Yes, please do talk to your doctor as soon as possible. I had a similar experience while taking Tegretol, which caused me to have suicidal thoughts. In such circumstances, I would advise not to wait to see if you will better adapt to the medication after a 30-day script.
Did your doctor consider putting you back on Dilantin, the drug that up to now has worked best for you?
Please keep us posted on how you are doing.
Sending you strength and hoping for a quick and positive response from your doctor. 💜
Chris

Hello @nitsuait,
Most important - tell your Drs what’s going on to get help right away.

I felt the same way on Keppra, and told my neurologist “if you don’t take me off Keppra I’m not going to make it”.

At the time I was refusing all anti anxiety and antidepressants - I’d never needed them before. I’ve since accepted them as an essential part of my treatment plan. E-meds are strong and have unintended side effects on our mood, emotions and sense of well-being. My elileptologist prescribes my E-Med, and a psychiatrist prescribes the mood meds and my Emergency E-med.

Generic Briviact is not available in the US. A generic may not be as good as brand name. Briviact is supposed to more targeted and better for mood than Keppra. However, I’d pair it with antidepressant &/or anti anxiety meds.

Best of luck - we are with you!