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Has anyone tried mushroom coffee, and would it interfere with Keppra if you're sensitive to caffeine?

Since you've noticed Keppra (levetiracetam) made you sensitive to even decaffeinated coffee, it's important to approach mushroom coffee carefully. While mushroom coffee typically contains less caffeine than regular coffee Show Full Answer

Has anyone tried mushroom coffee, and would it interfere with Keppra if you're sensitive to caffeine?

Since you've noticed Keppra (levetiracetam) made you sensitive to even decaffeinated coffee, it's important to approach mushroom coffee carefully. While mushroom coffee typically contains less caffeine than regular coffee, most brands still include some coffee along with mushroom extracts.

The concern isn't just about caffeine though. Herbs, supplements, and natural remedies can sometimes seriously affect medications you're taking or your seizure risk. Mushroom products fall into this category.

Here's what to consider:

- Even small amounts of caffeine could be problematic if you've become sensitive
- Some mushroom coffee blends contain additional herbs or adaptogens that haven't been studied with anti-seizure medications
- The mushroom extracts themselves could potentially interact with Keppra, though this hasn't been well-researched

Before adding mushroom coffee or any new dietary supplements to your routine, talk with your doctor or neurologist. They can help you understand whether it's safe based on your specific situation and seizure control.

A MyEpilepsyTeam member shared: "I don't touch energy drinks or anything with caffeine because they will create triggers which lead to seizures. Especially with Keppra."

Your sensitivity is real and worth taking seriously.

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