Levetiracetam and Anger: What Users Say (Page 4)

• bjo...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 16, 2021

For Epilepsy "I have been taking Keppra for almost 19 years, and it saved me, but at a funny cost. After the first Keppra rage, strange thing, everything is fine, and then I would get feelings of anger, and whenever it did, I had no reason to feel angry, like standing in line, etc. After 4 months of taking 1000 mg twice a day, I became seizure-free and have been for over 18 years. Never had any good control on any other medications in the past, but when I would suddenly get feelings of anger, I began to see that Keppra was speeding up my thinking and made me realize I now had more time to think. Auras started about 3 months ago, see if the doctor wants to up my dose, age may be due to this. Amazing drug, though, works well."

• Emo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 27, 2021

Levetiracetam for Seizures "I was put on this medication after one seizure with no history of seizures of any kind. This medication is horrible!!! I plead with anyone who is taking this to ask for help, and if you have a loved one on it, know that they need your help. It causes severe confusion, nosebleeds, aggression, bad dreams, and irritability to name a few. My doctor was adamant that I needed it, but when I finally forgot to take it one day, I had a moment of clarity and looked up its side effects. I was floored that I was ever put on it. It was by far the worst experience I have ever had with a medication, especially one I didn’t need! I weaned myself off of it and worry about long-term effects from taking it for so long. I implore everyone to find something else if you suffer from seizures and ask a loved one to help you if you are having any of these horrific side effects. God bless you and good luck to you all! I give it a scale of 10 on effects for very negative side effects."

• Kit...
• August 26, 2013

Levetiracetam for Seizures "Been on Keppra for 1 month. No seizures but very tired, depressed, and angry. 500mg morning, 500mg evening."

• pat...
• December 27, 2007

Levetiracetam for Seizures "Keppra has been a difficult drug for me. I have had mood swings, mouth sores, no sleep, anger, and agitation."

• Kep...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 15, 2016

Levetiracetam for Seizures "Within a week, suffered suicidal thoughts, psychosis, hallucinations, rages, and self-harming acts!"

• Nik...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 22, 2020

Levetiracetam for Seizures "Keppra makes me sleepy, so I take it before bed. The only other side effect is nightmares, with talking, flailing, and swearing in my sleep. Lamictal and Topamax had worse side effects for me."

• JMG...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 25, 2022

Levetiracetam for Epilepsy "This drug is awful. I have so much anger, and they got me on a high dose, but it’s not working. I also get tired easier."

• Con...
• August 14, 2016

Levetiracetam for Epilepsy "Anger, moodiness, hopelessness, irritability, trouble making cohesive thoughts, very serious suicidal urge. Same day after the first pill of 500 mg."

• jam...
• March 13, 2023

Levetiracetam for Epilepsy "Look, it does the job. I don't have seizures on it, but it also makes me mentally foggy, extremely sleepy, aggressive, depressed, and suicidal every now and then."

• Dha...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• June 2, 2016

Levetiracetam for Epilepsy "This medication has been an on-and-off solution. It used to cause a lot of Keppra rage, but I am on another medication that is for seizures that also helps with my anger bouts."