Fosphenytoin vs Keppra
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| Consult your pharmacist. | 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 Fosphenytoin review I was in the hospital for 9 day with status, interupted with valium only to continue to return. Dr decided to try fosphenytoin, it required hospital admin approval due to the cost. Status seizures stopped immediately and I went home two days later. For me this is a miracle drug! | 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! | |||
