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Keppra is an anticonvulsant that is used in conjunction with other medications for the treatment of certain types of seizure. It may cause drowsiness but it is less likely than some other... View more

Levetiracetam is an anticonvulsant that is used in conjunction with other medications for the treatment of certain types of seizure. It may cause drowsiness but interactions with other medications... View more

Prescribed for Status Epilepticus, Seizures. Diastat may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Common side effects include: infection, neurosis, drowsiness, asthenia, headache, nasopharyngitis, nervousness, abnormal behavior, aggressive behavior, agitation, anxiety, apathy, depersonalization, depression, fatigue, hostility, hyperkinetic muscle activity, personality disorder, emotional lability, irritability, laceration, mood changes.

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Commonly reported side effects include: infection, neurosis, drowsiness, asthenia, headache, nasopharyngitis, nervousness, abnormal behavior, aggressive behavior, agitation, anxiety, apathy, depersonalization, depression, fatigue, hostility, hyperkinetic muscle activity, mental disorders, outbursts of anger, personality disorder, emotional lability, irritability, laceration, mood changes.

See the full levetiracetam side effects document.

See the full Diastat side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 30 tablet
Dosage 500 mg
Per Unit* $4.16 - $10.87
Cost* $124.77 - $326.00

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Quantity 50 each
Dosage 500 mg
Per Unit* $1.24
Cost* $62.21

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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release
 N/A

Brand Names
Other levetiracetam brands include: Elepsia XR, Keppra XR, Roweepra, Roweepra XR, Spritam Elepsia XR, Keppra, Keppra XR, Roweepra, Roweepra XR, Spritam Other diazepam brands include: Diastat AcuDial, Diastat Pediatric, Diazepam Intensol, Valium, Valtoco

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

8 hours

8 hours

70 hours

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
4
Some potential for abuse

Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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D
Category D Positive evidence of risk

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (4)

FDA Alerts (3)

FDA Alerts (2)

Drug Interactions

A total of 211 drugs are known to interact with Keppra:

  • 4 major drug interactions (15 brand and generic names)
  • 204 moderate drug interactions (924 brand and generic names)
  • 3 minor drug interactions (14 brand and generic names)

A total of 211 drugs are known to interact with levetiracetam:

  • 4 major drug interactions (15 brand and generic names)
  • 204 moderate drug interactions (924 brand and generic names)
  • 3 minor drug interactions (14 brand and generic names)

A total of 456 drugs are known to interact with Diastat:

  • 30 major drug interactions (160 brand and generic names)
  • 379 moderate drug interactions (1395 brand and generic names)
  • 47 minor drug interactions (386 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of levETIRAcetam such as dizziness,... View more
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of levETIRAcetam such as dizziness,... View more
  • Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with diazePAM and lead to potentially dangerous side... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

November 30, 1999

November 30, 1999

July 29, 1997

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

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