Research Notes on Levetiracetam
From Wikipedia: Levetiracetam is an anticonvulsant medication used to treat epilepsy. It is S- enantiomer of etiracetam, structurally similar to the prototypical nootropic drug piracetam. Along with other anticonvulsants like gabapentin, it is also sometimes used to treat neuropathic pain. Levetiracetam is marketed under the trade name Keppra. read more...
Fast Facts:
- Levetiracetam is approved for use in combination with other seizure medications to treat partial seizures, myoclonic seizures, and grand mal seizures.
- Side effects may include drowsiness, weakness, vomiting, loss of appetite, and nervousness.
- Levetiracetam can cause behavioral or emotional changes. Let your healthcare provider know if you develop changes, such as depression, personality changes, anxiety, or hallucinations.
5 Great Resources on Levetiracetam
- RXList: Keppra (Levetiracetam)
- Drugs.com: Keppra (Levetiracetam)
- DrugDigest: Levetiracetam
- MedlinePlus: Levetiracetam
- US Food and Drug Administration: Levetiracetam
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5 Latest Headlines on Levetiracetam
What is Levetiracetam?
- Wikipedia: Levetiracetam
- Healthwise (via Yahoo Health): Levetiracetam
- eMedTV: What Is Levetiracetam?
- Epilepsy Foundation: Keppra (Levetiracetam)
What Are The Uses for Levetiracetam?
- eMedTV: What Is Levetiracetam Used For?
- HealthCentral: Keppra (Levetiracetam) Uses
- MedicineNet: Levetiracetam Uses
What Are The Side Effects, Interactions and Precautions for Levetiracetam?
- RXlist: Keppra (Levetiracetam) Side Effects & Drug Interactions
- DrugDigest: Levetiracetam Side Effects
- MedlinePlus: Levetiracetam Precautions
- eMedTV: Levetiracetam Drug Interactions
What are the Alternatives to Levetiracetam?
- MedlinePlus: Felbamate
- Drugs.com: Meprobamate
- Mayo Clinic: Gabapentin
- MedicineNet: Diazepam
What are the Holistic Alternatives to Levetiracetam?
- WebMD: Are There Any Alternative Treatments for Epilepsy?
- HealthWorld: Avoiding Seizures Naturally
- CopingWithEpilepsy: Alternative Epilepsy Treatments
- Epilepsy.com: Herbal Medicines for Epilepsy
Wisdom, Blogs and Message Boards about Levetiracetam
- CopingWithEpilepsy: Levetiracetam
- HastyPasty: Keppra Side Effects
- HealingWell: Anyone on Keppra?
- eHealthForum: Has Anyone On Keppra Experienced This?
- BrainTalk: Keppra Feedback, Anyone?
Clinical Trials for Levetiracetam
- ClinicalTrials.gov: Levetiracetam Clinical Trials
- CenterWatch: Levetiracetam Clinical Trials
Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Levetiracetam
- PubMedCentral: Levetiracetam Articles
- JAMA: Levetiracetam Articles
- Google Scholar: Levetiracetam Articles
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- Reviewer: Tara
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- Last update: Oct. 1, 2008
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