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Keppra

Hi,
I learnt that keppra are use to treat brain seizures....would like to know what is the function and effects of keppra? been treated with 250mg of keppra, (twice a day)

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My son was hit by a car & hit his frontal lobe he was in sicu it's only been 8 days they have had him on keppra 1000mg to prevent seizure how long should he stay on he wakes up but is so drowsy in between
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http://www.drugs.com/keppra.html

http://www.fda.gov/CDER/drug/InfoSheets/patient/levetiracetamPIS.htm

Keppra 250mg is the smallest tablet size.

The doses are adjusted for age and metabolism and type of seizures. It is intended to stop seizures.

It can make the patient very tired.  Talk to the pharmacist for details
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