Dilantin vs Keppra
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| Phenytoin is used to prevent and control seizures (also called an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug). It works by reducing the spread of seizure activity 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 Dilantin review I was recently diagnosed with epilepsy after suffering 4 seizures in 14 months. After having an allergic reaction to tegretol, I was recently placed on dilantin. While it so far seems effective as far as stopping seizures, the side effects are somewhat bothersome. I become very tired, suffer dry mouth and lips, and suffer from some confusion. All in all the effectiveness seems to outweigh the side effects at this point. This medication has caused my sugar to stay high , and it has caused my bones to hurt all over my body, the only reason I have to take it is because I have diabetic seizures . | 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! | |||
