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Albuquerque, NM

I've been on Keppra for two years, and at first I was just on edge and a little snappy, nothing major, and I feel like it got better with time. But today I'm extremely angry, which is out of character for me. I want to scream, throw things, stomp. I don't know if it's circumstantial or medication related, but I've never felt like this before. Would it come on suddenly like this after 2 years?

July 11 (edited)
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Members discussed whether Keppra rage can come and go after years on the medication, with many confirming that yes, it can appear suddenly or... Read more

Members discussed whether Keppra rage can come and go after years on the medication, with many confirming that yes, it can appear suddenly or shift over time depending on the person. Several members shared that combining Keppra with antidepressants or anti-anxiety medications seemed to reduce rage episodes, and one member noted their rage worsened significantly while weaning off escitalopram at the same time. A recurring theme was that everyone responds differently to Keppra, and checking in with a neurologist or pharmacist when mood changes occur is an important step.

A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I am using it and Kristina7121,has your Doctor ever said any thing to you about Keppra XR if not ask him about the possibility about switching to it. I am it using and have no trouble with it.

July 17 (edited)
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Keppra doesn't give me the rage it's the anxiety stress and lack of sleep but it's not rage more like I'm more easily irritated

July 15
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Worse Zombie Medicine I Have Ever Taken & I Won't Take Again

July 14
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

When they tried Keppra a second time on me after getting a VNS, I was working at a call center. Once they got up to the dosage they wanted at least once a week when I had an irate caller my temper kicked in and I had to fight to keep from blowing up at them. It didn't take long for me to tell my Epileptologists to get me off of that.

July 16
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

My daughter felt the same as you and had the rage as well. Doctors saying that is not true are wrong. My daughter went in to the doctor telling him she didn’t want to be put on keppra. He insisted it was the safest best drug and it almost destroyed her. It was not working and he just kept increasing her dose. She tapered off very slowly and is doing so much better. It’s tough to find a really good doctor that really wants the best for you

July 14

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