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Keppra 500mg
Mon, 01/30/2006 - 21:14Comments
Re: Keppra 500mg
Submitted by vande_2004 on Sun, 2008-03-09 - 11:07
Greg
When I was on Keppra, I was also on dilantin at the same time. While on the Keppra, I too was losing my eyebrows slightly, and it really gave me dandruff on the scar from my first surgery back in 1989.
Greg
When I was on Keppra, I was also on dilantin at the same time. While on the Keppra, I too was losing my eyebrows slightly, and it really gave me dandruff on the scar from my first surgery back in 1989.
Re: Keppra 500mg
Submitted by MrPink1130 on Thu, 2008-08-21 - 19:25
I've been on Keppra for about a year now. I have seen no real side effects.
Only thing that I have noticed, is my weigth loss. I was on Depakote before this and that made me retain weight, so I think Keppra is the reason for my weight loss.
I've been on Keppra for about a year now. I have seen no real side effects.
Only thing that I have noticed, is my weigth loss. I was on Depakote before this and that made me retain weight, so I think Keppra is the reason for my weight loss.
Weigh the Benefits
Submitted by George R on Mon, 2008-03-03 - 22:33
George - NYC -- I know that must sound like corny advice, but a large percentage of folks on Keppra (like myself) do notice that it is a possible cause thinning of hair. I've always had that problem over the 30 years I've been taking anti-seizure medications, but it's been a bit more on Keppra. However, Keppra's my best-working anti-seizure pill ever. I began on 3000mg per day, but am down to 2250mg per day. What used to be really rough tonic-clonic seizures are now usually quite mild, short, and in the form of auras. What's more important, the nice blonde hair or a pretty realistic lifestyle once again? I chose the latter!