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Side effect on Taper off medicine Keppra

Posted by ysv12345 @ysv12345, Nov 5 4:44pm

I reduced the Keppra medicine from 750 to 500mg and I felt dizziness. Is that a side effect

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Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Nov 5 5:58pm

@ysv12345
Possibly a withdrawal effect from tapering too quickly.
Dizziness can be a side effect of Keppra, but you should've noticed that before you started tapering.
Are you taking Keppra for seizures or something else?
Take care,
Jake

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ysv12345 | @ysv12345 | Nov 12 12:05pm
In reply to @jakedduck1 "@ysv12345 Possibly a withdrawal effect from tapering too quickly. Dizziness can be a side effect of..." + (show)
@jakedduck1

@ysv12345
Possibly a withdrawal effect from tapering too quickly.
Dizziness can be a side effect of Keppra, but you should've noticed that before you started tapering.
Are you taking Keppra for seizures or something else?
Take care,
Jake

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Taking for keppra for 759mg for about two years; for last two week I cut back to 500mg trying to tapering off

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Leonard | @jakedduck1 | Nov 15 11:12am

@ysv12345
Just curious if you're having any withdrawal effects.
I would taper slower than you are. But if your not having any issues I’d continue as you are. Of course we all seem affected differently by these drugs.
I’d recommend lowering your taper the lower your dose gets.
Best of luck to you.
Jake

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ysv12345 | @ysv12345 | Nov 15 12:01pm
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@jakedduck1

@ysv12345
Just curious if you're having any withdrawal effects.
I would taper slower than you are. But if your not having any issues I’d continue as you are. Of course we all seem affected differently by these drugs.
I’d recommend lowering your taper the lower your dose gets.
Best of luck to you.
Jake

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I have been taking 500mg daily for about 20 days; I noticed that I felt dizzy for last two days. I do not know if this is a side effect or not?

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ysv12345 | @ysv12345 | Nov 15 12:03pm
In reply to @jakedduck1 "@ysv12345 Possibly a withdrawal effect from tapering too quickly. Dizziness can be a side effect of..." + (show)
@jakedduck1

@ysv12345
Possibly a withdrawal effect from tapering too quickly.
Dizziness can be a side effect of Keppra, but you should've noticed that before you started tapering.
Are you taking Keppra for seizures or something else?
Take care,
Jake

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Yes, i am taking keppra for seizure

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sillyblone | @sillyblone | Dec 1 2:19pm

I think Keppra has to many side effects. That being said it works for others. Make sure it is titrated according to your physician. Hope that helps.

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