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Prescribed for Seizures. May also be prescribed off label for Migraine Prevention, Benign Essential Tremor, Parkinsonian Tremor.

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

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full Zonegran side effects document.

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.

See the full Keppra side effects document.

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.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 100 capsule
Dosage 25 mg
Per Unit* $11.56 - $14.99
Cost* $1,155.75 - $1,499.29

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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

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Oral capsule
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet
  • Intravenous solution
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release

Brand Names

N/A

 Other levetiracetam brands include: Elepsia XR, Keppra XR, Roweepra, Roweepra XR, Spritam Elepsia XR, Keppra, Keppra XR, Roweepra, Roweepra XR, Spritam

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.

63 hours

8 hours

8 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.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

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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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (3)

FDA Alerts (4)

FDA Alerts (3)

Drug Interactions

A total of 344 drugs are known to interact with Zonegran:

  • 97 major drug interactions (563 brand and generic names)
  • 244 moderate drug interactions (913 brand and generic names)
  • 3 minor drug interactions (7 brand and generic names)

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)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of zonisamide such as dizziness, drowsiness,... View more
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Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

March 27, 2000

November 30, 1999

November 30, 1999

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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