Levetiracetam (Systemic)
Brand Names : Keppra
Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine
may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may
occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Less common
Clumsiness or unsteadiness; cough or
hoarseness; crying; depersonalization; depression; double vision; fever or chills; headache; loss of memory or problems with memory; lower back or side pain; mood or mental
changes; nervousness; outburst
of anger; pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones; painful or difficult urination; paranoia; problems with muscle control or coordination; quick to react or overreact; rapidly changing emotional moods; shortness of breath
or troubled breathing,; stuffy or runny nose; tightness of chest or wheezing
Other side effects may occur that usually
do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment
as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your doctor if any
of the following side effects continue or are bothersome.
Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling,
"pins and needles," or tingling feelings; cough increased; dizziness or light-headedness; feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings; loss of appetite; sensation of spinning; weight loss; ,
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in
some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
|