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Ohio, OH

Does anyone have Keppra rage? Irritation, depression even suicidal thoughts?

October 22, 2025
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Yes. Keppra and I never got along well. 15 or so years ago my wife set up a meeting with my doctors and I started screaming at them. One of the doctors said, “I will not be spoken to that way.” And my wife said,”Really? Because I am talked to that way nearly every night of the week.”
After that I was taken off Keppra.
Many of the seizure medications, like antidepressants, can increase suicidal ideation. You have to stay in touch with someone and let them know how you are feeling. You are worth surviving the tough days.

October 23, 2025 (edited)
Hi, this is just a check-in, based on a phrase you mentioned. If you — or anyone else who sees this — is thinking about self-harm, we want to say that you are an important part of this community. No part of this is easy, but there is support that can help. Read more >
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I was on Keppra along with a hormonal medication, when I was premenopausal. I went crazy, according to my family. Hollering and screaming. I stop taking the hormonal drug and it stop.

October 25, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

In the states now you can dial 988 for suicide hotline.

October 23, 2025
Hi, this is just a check-in, based on a phrase you mentioned. If you — or anyone else who sees this — is thinking about self-harm, we want to say that you are an important part of this community. No part of this is easy, but there is support that can help. Read more >
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I’ve been on Keppra for 20+ yrs. I remember my early years starting on it., I was told that I I was getting angry easier than I used to. But today, my body has adapted to the Rage side effect of Keppra..

October 22, 2025
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Im on Keppra I get fustetrated

October 22, 2025
Hi, this is just a check-in, based on a phrase you mentioned. If you — or anyone else who sees this — is thinking about self-harm, we want to say that you are an important part of this community. No part of this is easy, but there is support that can help. Read more >

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