Levetiracetam
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Common brand names: KeppraOVERVIEWSIDE EFFECTSINTERACTIONSDOSAGECommon side effectsInfectionPharyngitisDrowsyDizzinessFatigue Infection Pharyngitis Drowsy Dizziness Fatigue Infection Pharyngitis Drowsy Dizziness Fatigue General weakness Anorexia Headache disorder Irritability Eosinophilia Nasal congestion Mood changes Symptoms of anxiety Depersonalization Agitation Depression Aggressive behavior Hostility Hyperkinesis Diplopia Loss of coordination Mental/mood changes Signs of infection Signs of anemia Easy bruising/bleeding Loss of coordination Mental/mood changes Signs of infection Signs of anemia Easy bruising/bleeding Rash Itching/swelling Severe dizziness Trouble breathing Drowsiness, dizziness, unusual tiredness, or weakness may occur. These side effects are more common during the first 4 weeks and usually lessen as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. A small number of people who take anticonvulsants for any condition may experience depression, suicidal thoughts/attempts, or other mental/mood problems. Tell your doctor right away if you or your family/caregiver notice any unusual/sudden changes in your mood, thoughts, or behavior including signs of depression, suicidal thoughts/attempts, thoughts about harming yourself. Levetiracetam can commonly cause a rash that is usually not serious. However, you may not be able to tell it apart from a rare rash that could be a sign of a severe reaction. Tell your doctor right away if you develop any rash.
Infection
Pharyngitis
Drowsy
Dizziness
Fatigue
General weakness
Anorexia
Headache disorder
Irritability
Eosinophilia
Nasal congestion
Mood changes
Symptoms of anxiety
Depersonalization
Agitation
Depression
Aggressive behavior
Hostility
Hyperkinesis
Diplopia
Loss of coordination
Mental/mood changes
Signs of infection
Signs of anemia
Easy bruising/bleeding
Rash
Itching/swelling
Severe dizziness
Trouble breathing
Drowsiness, dizziness, unusual tiredness, or weakness may occur. These side effects are more common during the first 4 weeks and usually lessen as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
A small number of people who take anticonvulsants for any condition may experience depression, suicidal thoughts/attempts, or other mental/mood problems. Tell your doctor right away if you or your family/caregiver notice any unusual/sudden changes in your mood, thoughts, or behavior including signs of depression, suicidal thoughts/attempts, thoughts about harming yourself.
Levetiracetam can commonly cause a rash that is usually not serious. However, you may not be able to tell it apart from a rare rash that could be a sign of a severe reaction. Tell your doctor right away if you develop any rash.
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