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Since all of this began for me in March 2016, I have noticed a pronounced change in my moods. One minute I can be perfectly happy, calm and together and the next minute the frustrations, the anxiety, the anger just rears it's ugly head. My doctor recently added seraquel to my medication regimen to try and help the mental part of my life, but I still find myself going from one mood to another in literally the blink of an eye. My anxiety level is also up so much more now, and I find it hard to… read more

July 18, 2017
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have a great mood and then started getting an attitude. We have now figured its the medication keppra that I take.

July 25, 2017
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Hi @A MyEpilepsyTeam Member,
I deal with the same issues as you, with my moods. Mine started in 2019z. I have yet to get answers from anyone, sad to say.
I hope an answer comes soon.

May 17, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

@A MyEpilepsyTeam Member,

There are a couple of reasons for mood swings. Some people may get moody after a seizure

Then there are many meds out there , that have the side effects and can give mood swings or change behaviors.

September 29, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Does anyone have irritability and anger from lamictal or Zonegran?

September 29, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Try also the generic version of keppra they are not the same drug in every way. Simular but not exact

September 11, 2017

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