Reducing Keppra

[Dawn43]

Hi all, For a year I was on 500mg twice a day until April this year following a seizure, the dosage was increased to 750mg which hasnt suited at all.

Im now 3 days into reducing keppra back down to 500mg twice a day (500mg am and 750mg pm for 1 month).

Does reducing dosage cause dizziness as ive been really dizzy today?

[EpilepsyAction1 Partner Epilepsy Action]

Hi there, 

I can see you posted your message a few days ago so I hope the dizziness you're getting has settled down now. 

Sometimes people experience side effects when withdrawing epilepsy medicines so it's possible your dizziness could be related to this. But I can't find any specific information about withdrawal side effects for levetiracetam (Keppra): bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/levetiracetam/. 

If you're still experiencing dizziness and you're concerned, it would be best to contact your GP or NHS 111 for advice. 

I hope you can get to a level of medicines that suits you.

If we can be of any more help, you'd be welcome to contact us at the Helpline. Our number is freephone 0808 800 5050 and we are open Monday to Friday 8.30am until 5pm and Saturday 10.00am until 4.00pm.

Regards

Mags

Epilepsy Action Helpline Team

[mistyjynx]

hi it’s a shame it didn’t suit. I have been on2,000 mg a day and I haven’t had a seizure for 3 years. I was on other medications before keppra that caused side effects but I am obsessed with routine taking medication low blood sugar is a trigger with me also bright lights and getting overheated I do hope you settle soon.Regards Dawn