Sometimes, this may be life-threatening. Signs may include swelling of the hands, face, lips, eyes, tongue, or throat; trouble breathing; trouble swallowing; or unusual hoarseness.
Get medical help right away if you have any of these signs. If you are 65 or older, use this drug with care. You could have more side effects. If the patient is a child, use this drug with care. The risk of some side effects may be higher in children. Not all products are meant for use in all children. Talk with the doctor before giving this drug to a child.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on getting pregnant, or are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks to you and the baby. This drug may not work as well to control seizures during pregnancy. If you have questions, talk with the doctor. Extended-release tablets: You may see something that looks like the tablet in your stool. This is normal and not a cause for concern. If you have questions, talk with your doctor. What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away?
Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing, swallowing, or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Hallucinations seeing or hearing things that are not there. Very bad dizziness or passing out. Change in balance. Trouble walking. Like other drugs that may be used for seizures, this drug may rarely raise the risk of suicidal thoughts or actions. The risk may be higher in people who have had suicidal thoughts or actions in the past. Call the doctor right away about any new or worse signs like depression; feeling nervous, restless, or grouchy; panic attacks; or other changes in mood or behavior.
Call the doctor right away if any suicidal thoughts or actions occur. It can cause severe health problems that may not go away, and sometimes death. Get medical help right away if you have signs like red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever ; red or irritated eyes; or sores in your mouth, throat, nose, or eyes.
Low blood cell counts have happened with this drug. If blood cell counts get very low, this can lead to bleeding problems, infections, or anemia. Call your doctor right away if you have signs of infection like fever, chills, or sore throat; any unexplained bruising or bleeding; or if you feel very tired or weak. What are some other side effects of this drug? Children usually start with a dose of 10 milligrams mg for each kilogram kg, about 2.
This would be mg per day for a pound child, for instance. Half this amount is usually given two times a day. After a gradual increase, most children do best taking about 20 to 40 mg per kg per day, Adjusted for weight, this is a little higher than the adult dose because children's bodies eliminate regular Keppra more quickly. This indicates that caution is advised, but the benefits of the medicine may outweigh the potential risks. Studies in animals have shown some harm to the baby, but there haven't been any good studies of results in women.
Talk to your doctor or another health professional if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. We don't yet have enough information to be able to estimate the risk of various types of birth defects that might occur if Keppra XR is taken during pregnancy. We also don't know enough to compare the risk with Keppra XR to the risk with other seizure medicines. All women who are capable of becoming pregnant should take at least 0. The most well-known of these is spina bifida, in which the spinal cord is not completely enclosed.
Women at high risk, such as those with a history of this kind of defect in a previous pregnancy, should take mcg 4 mg daily, beginning before they become pregnant. How much Keppra XR is passed through breast milk is not known for certain, but the way the body uses it suggests that probably a large portion does enter the milk. If you want to breast-feed your baby, check with your doctor about what seizure medicine would be best for you. Keppra XR is commonly prescribed for people over 65, but it's important for the doctor to be careful about how much Keppra XR these people take.
When people are older than 65 or 70, their kidneys usually don't work as well as before. The kidneys are responsible for removing Keppra XR from the body, so it stays in the body longer.
Seniors also may be more sensitive to the side effects of Keppra XR. Some of the common side effects, like sleepiness, dizziness, or loss of strength, may worsen problems they had before taking Keppra XR. Seniors also are at greater risk of injury from falls or other accidents resulting from these problems. The lack of interactions between Keppra XR and other medicines is an advantage over most other seizure medicines commonly used by seniors. The best amount is the amount that completely controls seizures without causing troublesome side effects.
It depends on many factors, which are different for every individual. Follow the doctor's directions. No one should stop taking Keppra XR or change the amount they take without talking to the doctor first. Stopping any seizure medicine all at once can cause a problem that may be life-threatening. If a little extra such as an extra tablet or two is taken by accident, call the doctor for advice.
For a larger overdose, call a poison control center or emergency room right away unless you have other specific directions from your doctor. To avoid unwanted side effects, the doctor will prescribe a low dose to start and increase it gradually.
Young adults usually start by taking milligrams mg once a day. The doctor gradually prescribes more until their seizures are controlled, if side effects are not troublesome. Some people need to take as much as 3, mg per day, in two doses. In the United States, companies that manufacture medicines are required to publish certain kinds of information about each product. You can also read these documents also called "prescribing information" online.
Do not use a kitchen teaspoon as it will not give you the right amount. Granules — can be swallowed straight from the packet or mixed with food or water. Drink some water after you have swallowed them. To prevent side effects, your doctor will prescribe a low dose to start with and then increase it over a few weeks.
Do not take 2 doses at the same time. Never take an extra dose to make up for a forgotten one. It's important to take this medicine regularly. Missing doses may trigger a seizure. You could also ask your pharmacist for advice on other ways to help you remember to take your medicine. Get someone else to drive you or call for an ambulance. Take the levetiracetam packet or the leaflet inside it, plus any remaining medicine, with you.
Like all medicines, levetiracetam can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. These common side effects may happen in more than 1 in people. They're usually mild and go away by themselves. Keep taking the medicine, but talk to your pharmacist or doctor if these side effects bother you or do not go away:. In rare cases, it's possible to have a serious allergic reaction anaphylaxis to levetiracetam.
These are not all the side effects of levetiracetam. For a full list, see the leaflet inside your medicines packet. There's no firm evidence that levetiracetam is harmful to an unborn baby. But for safety, your doctor will only advise you to take it in pregnancy if the benefits of the medicine outweigh the risks. It's very important that your epilepsy is treated during pregnancy as seizures can harm you and your unborn baby.
If you become pregnant while taking levetiracetam, tell your doctor or nurse straight away. If you're pregnant, or trying to get pregnant, and taking levetiracetam, you're recommended to take a higher dose of folic acid, a vitamin that helps your baby grow normally. Your doctor might prescribe a high dose of 5mg a day for you to take when you're trying to get pregnant, and during the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. If your doctor or health visitor says your baby is healthy, levetiracetam can be taken while you're breastfeeding.
There have been some reports of side effects in breastfed babies, including not feeding well. But in most cases babies do not get any side effects. If your baby's not feeding as well as usual, seems unusually sleepy, or you have any other concerns about them, talk to your pharmacist, health visitor or doctor as soon as possible. For more information about how levetiracetam can affect you and your baby during pregnancy, read this leaflet on the Best Use of Medicines in Pregnancy BUMPs website.
Some medicines and levetiracetam interfere with each other and increase your side effects. Your doctor may need to change your dose of levetiracetam if you're taking any of these medicines.
There might be a problem taking some herbal remedies and supplements alongside levetiracetam, especially ones that cause sleepiness or dizziness. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you're taking any other medicines, including herbal medicines, vitamins or supplements. Brain cells normally "talk" to each other using electrical signals and chemicals. Seizures can happen when the brain cells are not working properly or working faster than usual. It joins with a protein that's involved with releasing certain chemicals in the brain.
The exact way this works is not fully known. At the moment, there's no evidence to show it has lasting harmful effects if you take it for many months or years. They work in the same way, but these medicines are given at different doses. If you decide to try brivaracetam instead, your doctor will explain how to come off levetiracetam safely. There are lots of medicines for treating epilepsy, but they work in different ways.
Brivaracetam is very similar to levetiracetam. It works in the same way, but can be given at different doses. If you decide to try brivaracetam instead, your doctor will explain how to switch medicines safely. It varies from person to person, and depends on the type of seizures and how often you have them.
They'll look at your age, gender, the medicines you're already taking and any other health problems you may have. If the victim has collapsed, had a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be awakened, immediately call emergency services at Keep all appointments with your doctor. If an infant or child younger than 4 years of age receives levetiracetam, your doctor will check their blood pressure regularly.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription. It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription over-the-counter medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital.
It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies. Levetiracetam pronounced as lee ve tye ra' se tam. Why is this medication prescribed? How should this medicine be used? Other uses for this medicine What special precautions should I follow?
What special dietary instructions should I follow? What should I do if I forget a dose? What side effects can this medication cause? What should I know about storage and disposal of this medication? Brand names. Other uses for this medicine. What special precautions should I follow? Before taking levetiracetam, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to levetiracetam, any other medications, or any of the ingredients in levetiracetam products.
Ask your pharmacist or check the Medication Guide for a list of the ingredients.
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