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Levetiracetam (Keppra?)
Date: 01/29/2012
 
Author: JJA

COMMON USES:
Used to treat complex partial seizures and epilepsy.

HOW IT'S SUPPLIED:
250 milligram tablets (blue)
500 milligram tablets (yellow)
750 milligram tablets (orange)
100 milligram per milliliter solution

HOW IT WORKS:
The exact way this medicine works is unknown, but it is believed to calm abnormal brain waves that can cause seizures.

THINGS TO DISCUSS WITH YOUR DOCTOR:
* Can be used in children as young as 1-month old.
* Common side effects include sleepiness, unsteadiness, behavior changes(agitation, anger,and more),neck pain, and/or dizziness.
* Use with caution in children who have kidney disease.
* Some side effects can be avoided by starting at lower doses and increasing the medicine as tolerated.
* Oral solution is grape-flavored.

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