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Xcopri And Side Effects
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I finally got my license back a year ago after achieving seizure control (yay) with Lamictal and Topamax, but my doctor thinks I'm having some undetected sleep activity and the Topamax causes severe anxiety for me, so she wants to switch to Xcopri. I started for a few days, but my vision was really weird, almost hallucinating, and I need to drive my kids around. I decided to stop until my next visit (I have sample packs). Also dreading the sleepiness, although I've found it got better after… read more

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I'm up to 50 mg and my doctor wants to get me to 100 mg. Really tired is the only side effect I've had, but it's better if I fight through it rather than sleep. Seems like the tiredness gets a lot… read more

Anyone Dealing With Keppra Rage?
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I've been dealing with a lot of rage and anger and just general not feeling like myself. It has come to my attention that there is something called keppra rage that comes from taking keppra which is what I take for my seizures. Has anyone or is anyone also dealing with this and have you found anything to help deal with or get rid of the rage?

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I'm still on Keepra . I'm skeptical about switching. Im back driving now. I may have a little rage if I'm around people that trying to get over. Like family members. I moved to another town stay away… read more

Come Back
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Can you be free of epilepsy and after years return back?

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Yes. You can be seizure-free for years and experience what one neurologist of mine termed "break-through seizures".)

Doctor
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Do anyone know of a wonderful, caring doctor in the Atlanta area?

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Like mentioned before the Epilepsy Foundation is a great place and resource for any and all the information You need or want. It does not cost You anything, go online to their website, then go to… read more

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I have big time memory issues after seizures. And yes cloudy like in dream sometimes.

Keppra
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I’ve been on Keppra for 18 months, it’s worked very well, I had a surgery two weeks ago and I feel like I’m starting to have jerks in the last few days, anyone else ever had it stop working? Specifically after a major surgery?

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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

The only thing with Info it's a Controlled substance just like Vimpat that I take.

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What Are Some Side Affects From Keppra?
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Anyone heard of Keppra rage?

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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I'm on it, no prob my opinion, once in while, slight fatigue and naps,

So Over All...if You Take Keppra, Would You Say That Eventually My Dose Will Be Increased?
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I have Myoclonic seizures (jerks), but since being put on Keppra, God has blessed me with no jerks, seizures, nothing!!! I take 500 mags., 2xs a day...it’s worked amazingly for a month...how long before they increase doses usually?

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I think that would be between you and your condition and your doc, my opinion,

Any One Have Relief By Using Cbd Products?
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I currently take Kepra and was told it may be triggering my episodes. And was told to try cbd oil or Charlotte's web. Has anyone found relief using this method instead of pills?

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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

How is the Keppra working for you, CurtisJones?

Keppra + B6
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Hey everyone,
To anyone here who currently takes Keppra with B6 what has it been like when it comes to the side effects? Has the B6 helped?
And if it has gone well, what was it like (if you have done it) when your dosage increased while taking the B6.
Thanks.

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I take keppra 4000mg + a ex 250mg when needed per day Yes B6 helps