Leveticeram effects

[GorgeousGeorge]

Can this drug cause facial white topped spots? I currently take 2x1000mg (plus 4x200mgSodium Valproate),per day,and,over the last year,or so,have developed this problem. Can you advise me please?

[AlexT]

Maybe just coincidence but i started developing skin tags and other skin problems after i started on Levetiracetam.

[EpilepsyAction1 Partner Epilepsy Action]

Hi GorgeousGeorge

Thank you for your question. I think it’s quite natural to worry that any new symptoms are related to your epilepsy medicine. But it’s not always the case. I have looked on the side-effects of your epilepsy medicine. It does list some skin problems as a possible side-effect but not sure if these are what you have described. medicines.org.uk/emc/browse...

If your symptoms haven’t improved and it is causing you concern it would be best to talk to your GP. You need to get a medical diagnosis of for these spots.

If we can be of any more help, please feel free to contact us again, either by email or the Epilepsy Action Helpline freephone 0808 800 5050. Our helpline is open Monday to Thursday 8.30am until 7.00pm, Friday 8.30am until 4.30pm and Saturday 10.00am until 4.00pm.

Regards

Diane

Helpline Team