@jdernburg - did your doctor offer a reason why anti-seizure medications seem to promote rashes? Is the levetiracetam (Keppra) prompting the depression you mentioned was debilitating?

Please forgive me in advance if I come off strong but I’m very passionate about this subject. I advise you to get the soonest available appt and get off keppra immediately! This medication isn’t recommended for people who have a history of depression! My neurologist put me on keppra knowing I had a history of depression and it made it worse to the point where it made me suicidal and have rapid weight loss! I went from 130-108! And they had me on 1000mg! I myself had to taper down to 750mg because of my rapid weight loss plus I wasn’t getting any help only being ignored, patronized and gaslit as if I made up my own symptoms.. and the list of symptoms goes on! Absolutely Terrifying! I felt like I was literally dying! Zero compassion! they told me to wait out the rage and depression side effects and if I still had issues to seek a crisis center and speak to my primary doctor to be put on an antidepressant! I had to do my own research to find out the truth and after digging, there are so many people struggling with these horrific keppra side effects..More bad reviews than good.. and there’s also an FDA warning they don’t tell you about that causes serious rashes called “DRESS” etc. after I tapered it helped instantly and I gained weight! But not out of the woods yet till I’m off this evil stuff for good and opt for something safe! I hope this helps and spreads awareness! Take care! I hope you get the help you need and deserve!