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What is Levetiracetam?

Levetiracetam is an anticonvulsant medication that treats different types of seizures, such as partial, myoclonic, and tonic-clonic seizures. The FDA approved Levetiracetam in 2000, and since, it has been used to treat young infants, children, and adults.2

 

How Levetiracetam works

Seizures occur when bursts of electricity zip through the brain and disrupt its normal functioning. In general, antiseizure medications decrease abnormal activity in the brain which helps to decrease the occurrence of seizures. Levetiracetam works in a different way than other seizure medications, but experts do not yet understand how.3 It is thought that the medication potentially binds to a special protein in the brain that mediates the release of neurotransmitters and regulates brain activity.

What is Levetiracetam used for?

Levetiracetam is used to treat a wide range of seizures by itself and can be used in combination with other medications. It comes in pill, liquid, and intravenous form.3

Here at Plushcare, we cannot interpret EEG results, but here are some of the common seizures that Levetiracetam can treat.

Partial-Onset seizures

The medication is used to treat partial-onset seizures in adults, children, and babies over one month old.3 Like their name suggests, partial-onset seizures, sometimes called focal seizures, stem from one part of the brain.7 They most commonly occur in the temporal lobes. Different medications, such as Levetiracetam or Lamotrigine, can be used to treat these forms of seizures.

Generalized Tonic-Clonic seizures

Levetiracetam can be used with other drugs to treat generalized tonic-clonic seizures in people six years old and older. 2 These seizures, sometimes called grand mal seizures, are the most common seizures experienced by adults. They involve both tonic, which refers to stiffening, and clonic, which refers to twitching or jerking, phases of movement. These seizures usually cause loss of consciousness or at the very least, impaired awareness. They are also often feared by patients and families because they appear so severe. 8

Myoclonic seizures

Myoclonic seizures are short, uncontrollable muscle spasms that do not have an impact on your conscious awareness like other types of seizures. They are common among children with seizure disorders like juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.9 Levetiracetam has been approved as an add on treatment to treat myoclonic seizures in the US for adults and children over the age of 12.

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome

Lennox-Gastaut syndrome is a severe version of epilepsy that usually starts before a child hits age 4.5 When you have this syndrome, you can have a range of several types of seizures that vary in frequency. Some might experience some seizure-free periods of life. The syndrome can also come with intellectual and cognitive difficulties. Some research suggests that Levetiracetam can help treat the myoclonic and generalized tonic-clonic seizures that can come with the syndrome. 10  

Seizures related to traumatic brain injury or stroke

Levetiracetam has been recommended as a first-line treatment against seizures for stroke patients. Some research also suggests that the medication can help prevent seizures in patients who have suffered from traumatic brain injuries. 13

Levetiracetam side effects

Levetiracetam was approved by the FDA in 1999 and there currently is not sufficient evidence that it can cause negative long term side effects. Your doctor might recommend monitoring of levels of the medication in your blood while on treatment.¹¹

Common side effects:

Serious side effects:

  • Skin reactions
  • Psychosis
  • Hallucinations
  • Suicidal thoughts.³

 

FAQs About Levetiracetam

Generic Keppra: Is It the Same as Levetiracetam?

Yes, Levetiracetam is the generic name for the medication Keppra. 11

Can Levetiracetam be used in children?

Yes. Levetiracetam is approved for use in children and adults for various types of seizures.

Can Levetiracetam interact with other medications?

As Levetiracetam can act as a depressant on the central nervous system, it might cause issues if taken with cannabis, alcohol, and opioids or other medications or substances that cause drowsiness.3 Otherwise, if you are taking macrogol, a laxative, or methotrexate, a medicine for arthritis, your doctor might adjust your dose of Levetiracetam. 12

What should I do if I miss a dose of Levetiracetam?

Miss a dose? Take it when you remember. If you must take your next dose in 12 hours, it is best to skip it and wait. It is not recommended to take two doses at the same time, or an extra dose to make up for medication that you have missed. 12 Consider talking to your doctor if you frequently miss doses to see if there can be adjustments to your treatment plan.

Can Levetiracetam be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

You can take Levetiracetam during pregnancy. Experts recommend taking high doses of folic acid if you have become pregnant on Levetiracetam. 12

How is Levetiracetam different from other seizure medications?

Levetiracetam has a different chemical profile than other seizure drugs. It is a popular antiseizure medication because it typically causes fewer side effects than many anticonvulsants on the market and pairs well with other drugs. 3

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How can PlushCare help you with seizure management?

PlushCare physicians can refill seizure medications for stable patients. We will discuss your seizure history and medication regimen and consider if an evaluation with laboratory tests is appropriate. We can also provide counseling on seizure precautions and common triggers. Evaluations of new seizures or changes in seizure history often require the input of a specialist like a neurologist and we can assist with a referral if appropriate.

How to get Levetiracetam (Generic Keppra) online

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At the doctor's discretion we can refill seizure medications for stable patients and send prescriptions to your local pharmacy.

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Sources:

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  2. Levetiracetam: MedlinePlus Drug Information. Accessed on December 28, 2024, at https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a699059.html.
  3. Kumar, A., & Kadian, R. Levetiracetam. Accessed on December 26, 2024, at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499890/.
  4. Epilepsy Foundation. Tonic-Clonic Seizures. Accessed on December 29, 2024, at https://www.epilepsy.com/what-is-epilepsy/seizure-types/tonic-clonic-seizures.
  5. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome. Accessed on December 27, 2024, at https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/disorders/lennox-gastaut-syndrome.
  6. Cleveland Clinic. Myoclonic Seizure: What It Is, Symptoms & Treatment. Accessed on December 30, 2024, at https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23172-myoclonic-seizure.
  7. Epilepsy Foundation. Post-Stroke Seizures and Epilepsy: Frequently Asked Questions. Accessed on December 28, 2024, at https://www.epilepsy.com/stories/post-stroke-seizures-and-epilepsy-frequently-asked-questions.
  8. Johns Hopkins Medicine. Tonic-Clonic (Grand Mal) Seizures. Accessed on December 29, 2024, at https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/epilepsy/tonic-clonic-grand-mal-seizures.
  9. de los Reyes, E. C., Sharp, G. B., Williams, J. P., & Hale, S. E. Levetiracetam in the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. Accessed on December 26, 2024, at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pediatrneurol.2003.09.007.
  10. Common questions about levetiracetam. Accessed on December 27, 2024, at https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/levetiracetam/common-questions-about-levetiracetam/.
  11. About levetiracetam. Accessed on December 28, 2024, at https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/levetiracetam/about-levetiracetam/.
  12. Shetty, A. K. Prospects of Levetiracetam as a Neuroprotective Drug Against Status Epilepticus, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Stroke. Accessed on December 30, 2024, at https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2013.00172.
  13. Patel, P. R., & De Jesus, O. Partial Epilepsy. Accessed on December 29, 2024, at https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK564376/.



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