Levetiracetam User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Jim...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 22, 2023

For Seizures "I'm actually stunned because this is my first time reading so many negative reviews for a medicine that has given me so much back. After years battling through seizures, personality disorders, and addiction. I've been seizure-free on Keppra for 17 months, and that's what it does and that's why I count on it to keep doing. I could suffer side effects, but I could also be where no one wants to be."

• Apr...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 13, 2015

For Epilepsy "I was having difficulty getting diagnosed because I was not having grand mal seizures. I was, however, having about 80 simple partial seizures a month for 10 years straight. We thought maybe anxiety. Nothing was picked up on scans because it was impossible for me to know exactly when it would happen, so it was never happening while scans were performed. Finally, 10 years later, they turned into grand mals. I started on Keppra 2 years ago and have not had a single seizure since. 3500 mg daily. To go from 80 a month to NONE at all... This stuff has given me my life back. And no side effects for me!"

• Sam...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 2, 2016

For Seizures "I have epilepsy since I was a baby. I take Lamictal and Keppra. Last year I had a grand mal seizure. Went to the hospital and everything. I saw my neurologist, and she put me on Lamictal XR and Keppra XR. Ever since then, I'm having a lot of side effects. I have at least 10 of them from both Lamictal and Keppra. Having problems from both. My neurologist does not care about the side effects. I'm scared to go outside a lot. I'm moody every day, sleep during the day, insomnia, diarrhea, constipation, etc., it is annoying. I want to be off of these pills and want a better life. I would rather take something else."

• Liz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 28, 2013

For Epilepsy "I just had my third seizure, and I was switched from Topamax to Keppra. I find that this medicine makes me hyper and then extremely tired. I am 18 years of age, and I experience the depression side effect and almost all of the side effects. Really wanting to find the right balance."

• Owe...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 30, 2020

For Epilepsy "I have been on Keppra for 12 years, and at first, it improved my seizures. Been epileptic for 29 years. However, side effects are brutal. The lack of sleep affects my day-to-day life, the depression and panic attacks are awful, and the rage can be horrendous. Generally, I’m a calm person. I meditate daily and have to, to keep from screaming at everything. It’s like always being at your worst, and there are days you question your own sanity or the point of carrying on. I am trying to convince my neurologists to find an alternative to this awful tablet, as I’m now at the point where I have panic attacks even leaving my bedroom. My vision is constantly blurred and flickering, and it feels like I have a CONSTANT aura as I get pre-seizure. I’m lucky enough to have not had the suicidal thoughts, but even without them, I can sympathize with those who do, as it may well seem the only way out."

• Jon...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 9, 2013

For Seizures "My son had his first seizure at 18 years old. He has a brain injury from birth and very mild cerebral palsy affecting his right side. Went to the ER and was referred to a neurologist. Did a CT scan, blood work, EEG all normal except for the injury to the brain, which showed no changes in size or concern. Was told not to drive for three months, CA law. Was put on Keppra 500 mg morning and night, a total of 1000 mg. Has not had a seizure, and we will be following up with the neurologist in 2 days to have his driving privileges reinstated with DMV. Very hard for him not being able to drive and having someone else do it. Regarding side effects, none. Has taken medication every day. The neurologist did say we will reevaluate stopping the medication in 2 years."

• she...
• August 23, 2009

For Seizures "I am an 18-year-old who has been having seizures for the last three years or so. Keppra helps me a lot. I just wanted to say, for those women who have mood swings and anger issues due to this medicine, talk to your doctor about going on prenatal vitamins, such as Vinate A-Z. I became the meanest person I had ever met, but after I was put on Vinate, I went back to normal the day I started taking it."

• Ham...
• November 15, 2017

For Seizures "I haven't had a seizure in over 3 years because of this drug. It has helped me so much in daily life that I can't imagine my life without it. The price is also very reasonable considering what it treats."

• Dia...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 10, 2015

For Seizures "I had my first seizure in February 2014 and was prescribed Keppra. I took it for a while and experienced all the symptoms as everyone else: depression, fatigue, mood swings, hallucinations, etc. You name it, I had it. I had no energy, and all I could do was sleep. I got tired of living like that and one day decided to stop taking them, bad move. It was fine for 4 days, I was energized and happy, but on that day, I had another seizure. I told my doctor, and he changed my prescription to Trileptal. I have been on it since that day, and the only side effect I think I have would be hair thinning."

• Cof...
• February 3, 2016

For Seizures "After a stroke in 2005, I had seizures until starting with Keppra at 500 mg bid. Now I'm up to 1000 twice a day and haven't been bothered by any side effects at all. I'm glad that it is available as a generic now, I use Levetiracetam, only $4 a month as opposed to the $720 a month Keppra was until recently."

• Bra...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 5, 2014

For Epilepsy "I had my first seizure over 3 years ago at the age of 23. Upon receiving an MRI scan, I learned that I had a brain tumor called pleomorphic xanthoastrocytoma. After having it removed, I was put on Keppra XR 1500 mg twice a day and have been seizure-free ever since. However, recently I have been having new side effects appear. At first, the only side effect I had was exhaustion and occasional insomnia, however, over the past two weeks, I have had tingling sensations on my scalp and bouts of vertigo, and I am very scared about what this could mean. I hope everyone else is doing well."

• JMP...
• February 13, 2017

For Seizures "I have been on Keppra for about 15 years. I received my epilepsy from a bad car accident when I was young. I received my first epileptic seizure when I was 27 years old. I have tried every single seizure medication made for the severity of my grand mal seizures. I now take 5-500 mg pills plus 3-100 mg capsules of Dilantin. That is 300 mg shy of brain surgery. I am at peace with myself. I know what I have tried, what worked, and what didn't. My seizures are extreme. I keep my blood level therapeutic and have fewer seizures, so I know it is working. I still get grand mal seizures, just not as many. That proves to me it works. That is all I care about, ME!"

• Anonymous
• October 17, 2008

For Seizures "I had my first grand-mal seizure over 1 year ago, have no reason for why I had a seizure, but I was put on Keppra the same night. In the beginning, I was very tired and had a lot of anxiety, so they gave me Lexapro along with it. I feel great, no feeling like I'm going to pass out and no more racing thoughts in my head."

• Lau...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 28, 2025

"I had a meningioma brain tumor that was fully removed and benign. I never realized I was having seizures, but I was. I just knew I was hearing things and seeing things that others weren't. After my surgery, I was given 1,000 mg a day to prevent seizures. It helped. However, I gained so much weight. I wanted to wean off, so I asked my doctor, and during the weaning off, I had a seizure. Since I was put back to my normal dosage, I have not had another seizure in 2 years! However, I’ve gained weight, and I am extremely moody and irritable. Having a seizure is horrible, so I guess I am stuck being moody the rest of my life. I’ve been told I can’t get off this medicine again. I just want to be myself again. I feel different."

• 17...
• February 22, 2009

For Seizures "I'm 17 years old and have been taking Keppra for three years now. Keppra has stopped my seizures except on three occasions where I missed a dose. Although it works very well, I have been experiencing some side effects including moodiness, irritability, anger, rage, confusion, and hallucinations. Although I have side effects, I like the overall results of being a well kid."

• sha...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 1, 2023

For Seizures "Had a grand mal seizure last May and was prescribed Keppra. The drug made me have a full-blown psychotic episode and NDE (near-death experience) where I saw the light at the end of the tunnel. This medication landed me in the mental hospital for a week. I couldn't sleep, had auditory and internal hallucinations within my mind that led me to lay down in the middle of the street trying to get anyone to listen to me. Was switched to Divalproex and have been okay. Still reeling from almost breaking up with my husband of 18+ years, who will now never see me the same ever again, thanks to this crazy drug... Do not recommend anyone try this. Only as a last resort! Unless you want to risk your life never being the same."

• Guy...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 4, 2021

For Seizures "I have had 1 seizure at the end of October 2020. Doctors put me on medication right away. I only took it because they said it was the fastest way to get my license back. My neurologist, when I finally talked to him, didn't want me on medication first. Had multiple tests done, everything normal. Neurologist came back and asked if I was still taking the medication. I stopped taking it because my wife first noticed I was a lot more irritable, then the longer I took Keppra, I had no fuse and would just snap at people. I haven't gone on any other medication since all my test results were normal. Now I have the neurologist saying I have to be on medication for at least 6 months, which I don't understand for my first seizure and clear test results. Haven't had any other seizures since and have felt back to normal since going off the medication."

• Not...
• July 29, 2015

For Epilepsy "I have been on Keppra for two years and would not recommend it. Keppra greatly reduced the frequency and severity of my seizures, but it did so at a cost. Since starting Keppra, I've consistently experienced depression, anxiety, and compulsive suicidal thoughts. It has significantly impacted my quality of life in terms of mental health."

• Anonymous
• August 23, 2016

For Epilepsy "This medication created the worst two years of my life. I started having seizures my sophomore year of college and am now a senior, and I have been on Keppra the past two years. The doctors never explained the severe side effects that would go along with this horrible drug. I used to be always a happy kid, and since I started taking Keppra, I constantly dealt with mood swings, uncontrollable anger, severe depression, constant thoughts of suicide, weight gain, and hair loss! I can't believe it took me such a long time to get off of this stupid drug. The seizures never stopped either, and all the doctors would do is increase my dosage every time. I'm currently at 3000mg a day and am slowly weeding myself off of this drug and going all natural."

• New...
• April 27, 2009

For Seizures "Had my first seizure this year, put on Keppra a month later. Stopped the seizures, but makes me sleepy all the time. I have mood swings, depression, irritable, and get frustrated easily. Tried to talk to my neurologist, but was told the only side effect Keppra has is being tired. Too scared to ask if I could try anything else because this is supposed to be the safest drug available."

• JHo...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 26, 2014

For Epilepsy "I have been on Keppra for 2 years, taking 3000 mg per day along with 400 mg a day of Vimpat, and I am still having at least 2 a week. They put in a VNS in Oct, 2013, and I am still having them. I just am having some side effects like... falling, dizziness, and being ill if something is said in the wrong tone. I hope that makes sense. I just get aggravated easily, and I just can't get rid of my headaches."

• min...
• April 1, 2008

For Seizures "I have been taking Keppra for 4 1/2 years, after head trauma from an auto accident caused me to have a seizure while in the hospital. I have experienced some minor occurrences of side effects, but nothing compared to the problem I experienced while taking Dilantin, which caused me to lose my ability to reason and to express myself, i.e., Dilantin made me an apparent idiot. My greatest annoyance with Keppra is the rise in cost-46% over these past 4 1/2 years."

• Amy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 29, 2014

For Epilepsy "Keppra seemed to stop my seizures for my mild epilepsy, however, the side effects were so bad that I stopped taking it after 3 weeks. The worst side effect was suicidal depression. Prior to taking Keppra, I did not suffer depression. I'm back on Epilim now."

• bee...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 27, 2023

For Epilepsy "I have had a bad experience taking Keppra. The longer I took it, the worse my symptoms were. Aside from epilepsy, I have depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Keppra made me paranoid and suicidal, and I heard so many voices in my head. I thought these side effects were related to my bipolar disorder, it did not occur to me that the changes in my thoughts and behaviors were related to Keppra. It wasn't until I had a nervous breakdown and my parents told me I need to talk to my doctor about switching medications that I realized Keppra was only heightening my mental disorders. I do not recommend Keppra at all if you experience any mental health issues."

• Alf...
• June 16, 2015

For Seizures "My daughter just started this medicine, and she is still having seizures. Before, the seizures were not happening as often, now it is happening more frequently. I still yet to see any real good results..."