Female 1: Keppra is the brand name for levetiracetam and epilepsy medication approved by the FDA in 1999.
Female 2: Levetiracetam is a prescription medication which is available only under the brand name Keppra. This medication belongs to a class of drugs known as anticonvulsants. No one is exactly sure how Keppra works, but it is believed to calm excitable, overactive neurons in the brain that can lead to a seizure. Keppra is used in combination with other medications to treat three types of seizures in people with epilepsy. Partial onset seizures, myoclonic seizures and tonic-clonic seizures.
Keppra is available in 250, 500,750 and 1000 mg tablets. A grape flavored liquid solution is also available. Keppra is generally taken twice a day with a full glass of water. The liquid solution should be measured with the dosing spoon according to your doctor’s directions. The most commonly reported side effects of Keppra include tiredness, dizziness and energy loss. But please ask your doctor for a complete list; also tell your doctor immediately if you experienced extreme hostility, hallucinations or any other significant changes.
Kepra should not be taken with alcohol and should be used cautiously in people with kidney disease. Ask your doctor for a full list of medications and conditions that should not be combined with Keppra. When combined with other medications, Keppra can be very effective of preventing seizures. However, this medication must always be used under the direct care of the physician. Please ask for and review all the patient information provided by your doctor before taking Keppra
Female 1: The information in this video is intended to supplement not substitute for the prescribing instructions and the expertise of your physician. Always consult your doctor before using this drug.
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