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Levetiracetam (trade name: Keppra®) is an anticonvulsant medication used to address epilepsy. These are S- enantiomer of etiracetam, structurally similar to the prototypical nootropic drug piracetam (Nootropil). Along by owning more anticonvulsants prefer gabapentin (Neurontin), it is as well every now and again wont to handle neuropathic pain.

Side Effects
Side results include: motor ataxia (sudden loss of balance); hair loss; diaper pins & needles sensation in the extremities; sudden, incapacitating feelings of rage; intense dreams; & several more most common side results prefer headache & infection.

Levetiracetam - Familydoctor.org
Information for patients in English and Spanish.

Keppra
Full prescribing information from RxList.

Levetiracetam: Epilepsy Drug Succeeds Where Others Fail
Research news on the effectiveness of Keppra (levetiracetam) in treating epilepsy in children.

Keppra Consumer Information - FDA
Patient FAQ in html format with a link to approved labeling in pdf format.