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Brand names:
Keppra®, Spiratam®
Often used for:
Seizures
Levetiracetam is an anticonvulsant medicine that can help control seizures.
Patients may have blood draws to check the amount of levetiracetam in the blood. The dose of levetiracetam may change over time based on levels in the blood.
This medicine is available in regular and extended-release form. Follow dosing instructions carefully.
May be given as a liquid into a vein by IV
May be taken as a tablet by mouth
May be taken as a liquid by mouth
Not all patients who take levetiracetam will experience these side effects. Common side effects are in bold, but there may be others. Please report all suspected side effects to your doctor or pharmacist.
Be sure to discuss these and other recommendations with your doctor or pharmacist.