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Keppra XR for Seizures User Reviews

Rating: 7.1

Keppra XR has an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from a total of 9 reviews for the treatment of seizures. 44% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 11% reported a negative experience.

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  • Anonymous
  • July 26, 2011

"My neurologist prescribed Keppra initially 500 MG in the morning and 500 MG in the evening. I was so groggy it was unbelievable. All I wanted to do was sleep. We switched to the XR Keppra 500 MG twice per day at bedtime, and it has been much better. Still suffer from some side effects (skin rash, stiff neck) but feeling much better. Eight weeks into it and all appears well! Good luck to all, I hope this helps."

7 / 10
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  • pri...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • March 13, 2023

"Since I started taking Keppra XR, I have been experiencing hair loss and memory issues. Now my doctor switched me to the Keppra XR. I find it more alert to take the Keppra XR one time a day. I can only hope the hair loss doesn't continue, as a female, it is very upsetting. I have also developed a slight hand tremor, the doctor says it is unrelated to meds. I have only been on it for over a month."

5 / 10
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  • Liz...
  • November 2, 2009

"I have tried 3 other types of seizure medications, but they all seemed to have many more negative side effects. Keppra XR has been a good medicine for me at this time, and any noticeable side effects went away within a short time."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • June 16, 2009

"My fiancé has been using Keppra XR since January of '09. So far, he has not had any seizures, but has experienced all the side effects of the medication. But it does work. I would recommend Keppra XR."

10 / 10
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  • jba...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • April 28, 2024

"Many years Keppra has helped a lot. Symptoms of rage minimized once lowered to 500 mg once a day. Recently experiencing rapid weight loss and muscle loss, extreme fatigue, loss of appetite, libido, stomach pains, bradycardia, and elevated levels like after a heart attack. The past years have been rough."

7 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • April 2, 2011

"Had very bad side effects. Caused severe mood swings."

1 / 10
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  • nos...
  • December 26, 2011

"Never thought I would ever find a seizure medicine that worked. Keppra XR - thumbs up!"

10 / 10
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  • Bos...
  • July 31, 2009

"I took the regular Keppra, and it made me feel groggy and tired. Since taking the Keppra XR, I feel more normal and balanced."

9 / 10
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  • kdo...
  • November 6, 2009

"Increased anxiety and insomnia, did not control my SPS."

6 / 10
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