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I notice I’m starting to have longer sezuries

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@1964chevyz
Hi,
It’s important you contact your Neurologist and explain any changes in your seizure pattern, frequency or duration. If they are too frequent or last too long your doctor may prescribe a rescue medication to prevent cluster seizures and helping to prevent Status Epilepticus which are continuous seizures that require immediate medical intervention.
How frequent are they and how long are they lasting?
Your not on much Keppra, you might ask your doctor to increase your dose. 2,000mg a day is the standard dose many people take. Many people take 3,000mg a day. Is the Keppra causing any mood type side effects like aggression, irritability, nervousness, anxiety. It’s possible these types of side effects MAY increase if you raise your dose. I would try to increase your Keppra before changing to another medication unless the side effects are too bad. Remember side effects tend to ease after awhile, maybe 2-3 months.
The longer a seizure lasts the less likely it will stop on its own.
Take care,
Jake