What is Keppra used for?
Keppra is a medicine to treat partial seizures in adults. It is taken with other seizure medicines to help control seizures. Special Warning(s) with Keppra: Some people taking Keppra can get serious reactions including: • Sleepiness or feeling tired • Weakness • Difficulty coordinating muscles normally, (e.g., abnormal walk) • Agitation, anxiety, and other mood changes • Decrease ability to cope with daily life events • Feeling depressed or worsening depression • Thoughts of suicide Talk to your doctor before stopping Keppra or any other seizure medicine. Stopping a seizure medicine all at once can cause status epilepticus, a serious problem. General Precautions with Keppra: Keppra may cause drowsiness. Do not drive a car or operate complex machinery until you know how Keppra affects you. What should I tell my doctor or health care (healthcare) provider? Tell your doctor or health care (healthcare) provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. Keppra may cause birth defects.
