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Sabril (vigabatrin)

Keppra (levetiracetam)

Levetiracetam

Prescription only

Prescribed for Seizure Prevention, Epilepsy, Seizures. Sabril may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

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

Prescription only

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

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Generic Status

Lower-cost generic is available

Ratings & Reviews

Sabril has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 1 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect.

Keppra has an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from a total of 304 ratings on Drugs.com. 43% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 35% reported a negative effect.

Levetiracetam has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 424 ratings on Drugs.com. 44% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class

Gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs

Pyrrolidine anticonvulsants

Pyrrolidine anticonvulsants

Side Effects

Common side effects include:

arthralgia
blurred vision
confusion
depression
diplopia
fatigue
weight gain
abnormal gait
ataxia
cough
diarrhea
drowsiness
memory impairment
tremor
irritability
pharyngolaryngeal pain
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See also: Sabril side effects in more detail.

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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See also: Keppra side effects in more detail.

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
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See also: levetiracetam side effects in more detail.

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	50 powder for reconstitution
Dosage	500 mg
Per Unit^*	$212.71
Cost^*	$10,635.37

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Quantity	120 tablet
Dosage	500 mg
Per Unit^*	$10.03
Cost^*	$1,203.35

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Quantity	100 each
Dosage	500 mg
Per Unit^*	$0.29 - $0.71
Cost^*	$28.63 - $70.60

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Dosage Form(s) Available

Oral powder for reconstitution
Oral tablet

Intravenous solution
Oral solution
Oral tablet

Intravenous solution
Oral solution
Oral tablet
Oral tablet, extended release

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.

13 hours

8 hours

CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full pregnancy warnings document.

Drug Interactions

A total of 277 drugs are known to interact with Sabril:

28 major drug interactions (225 brand and generic names)
244 moderate drug interactions (1092 brand and generic names)
5 minor drug interactions (22 brand and generic names)

A total of 233 drugs are known to interact with Keppra:

5 major drug interactions (19 brand and generic names)
225 moderate drug interactions (1010 brand and generic names)
3 minor drug interactions (15 brand and generic names)

A total of 233 drugs are known to interact with levetiracetam:

5 major drug interactions (19 brand and generic names)
225 moderate drug interactions (1010 brand and generic names)
3 minor drug interactions (15 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of vigabatrin such as dizziness, drowsiness... View more

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

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

August 21, 2009

November 30, 1999

WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications.

N/A

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