What is Levetiracetam?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: LevetiracetamBrand:
Levetiracetam is is an anticonvulsant used in combination with other medications to treat partial onset, myoclonic, and/or primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures.
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How do members experience Levetiracetam?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epilepsy | 3,856 | 976 | |
| Seizures | 258 | 132 | |
| Seizures (grand mal or tonic-clonic) | 126 | 89 | |
| Seizures (complex partial) | 43 | 38 | |
| Seizures (partial focal) | 22 | 3 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fatigue | 41 | |
| Drowsiness | 37 | |
| Tiredness | 32 | |
| Mood swings | 31 | |
| Dizziness | 30 | |
| Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence) | 29 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 172 | |
| Moderate | 305 | |
| Mild | 321 | |
| None | 369 |
Member evaluations
vjwebb59
evaluated on Oct 21, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for nerve pain (neuralgia): Moderate
- Side effects: None
Impy Ann1
evaluated on Mar 18, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Moderate
- Side effects: Moderate
shuffles
evaluated on Sep 09, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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