Depakote vs Keppra
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| Depakote is used to treat seizure disorders, certain psychiatric conditions (manic phase of bipolar disorder), and to prevent migraine headaches. It works by restoring the balance of certain natural substances (neurotransmitters) in the brain. | Levetiracetam is an anticonvulsant used in combination with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Levetiracetam has been shown to decrease the number of seizures in adults and children. It is not known how it works to prevent seizures. | |||
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| Add Depakote review Since taking this drug I rarely feel manic. There seems to be some side effects such as more fatigue, weight gain and hair loss. seams to work but my hair is falling out The first two days i felt better than i have in years. When I came home from hospital I layed in chair for 6 days on 3 pills a day unable to move. I could not get any doctors to call back, the pharmacist suggested to reduce dosage. I have done that and feel better, not great like i did on the lamictal i took for 5 years. It seems to have made me insomic. I will give a little more time and tha ... I am 27 have 2 young children,I have had migraines since I was very yng it runs in my family would have migraines once a month that would take me down to the bed for bout 3 days an inbetweee mothly migraines I suffered from terrible headaches ive had lots of tesg done and my migraines and headaches were a mystery i was in a car wreck on 6/7/2012 ad severe anxiety and was diagnosed with severe bi-p ... | Add Keppra review Worst drug side effects, I have ever experienced. I had a brain hemorrhage three years ago and had a seizure a year ago. I was given Keppra, 250 mg twice a day,and seemed well, but several weeks ago I had a partial seizure--I didn't lose consciousness, but for a few minutes I couldn't speak sensibly, or make change (I work at a farmers' market and felt like a complete idiot--it was so embarrassing). I went to the emergency room, although my spe ... I was recently diagnosed with SP and Complex Partial Seizures. Started on 500 mg twice a day and after a week, went to 1000 mg twice a day. After my 3rd dose (on a weekend) at 1000 mg, I went back to the 500mg and called my doctor on Monday---I was angry, hostile and had no idea why. Back on 500 mg twice a day. The seizures have decreased but still having one every 7-10 days. Before, I was having ... Mother of 11 year old, this has not been easy, terrible mood swings on Keppra, his seizures have stopped during the daytime but still has them during the night! | |||
