Combine Keppra and Gabapentin

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Keppra

and Gabapentin

Combine Keppra with Gabapentin. To make a decision about taking Keppra and Gabapentin, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Keppra and Gabapentin have 97 combined Side Effects total
39 are Life Threatening
16 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Keppra

Keppra is also known by the generic name Levetiracetam USES: Levetiracetam is an anticonvulsant used in combination with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). Levetiracetam has been shown to decrease the number of seizures in adults and children. It is not known how it works to prevent seizures.

Uses of Gabapentin

USES: Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures. It is also used to relieve nerve pain following shingles (a painful rash due to herpes zoster infection) in adults. Gabapentin is known as an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic drug.

Keppra and Gabapentin Combined Have 39 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Acquired Decrease of All Cells in the Blood - Pancytopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Acute Liver Failure - Acute Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Aggressive Behavior is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Anxious - Anxiety is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Asthma - Bronchial Asthma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Double Vision - Diplopia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Easily Angered or Annoyed - Irritability is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Extreme Loss of Body Water - Dehydration is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Feeling Anger Toward Something - Hostility is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hemorrhage of Blood Under the Skin - Ecchymosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hyperactive Behavior - Hyperkinesis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Involuntary Eye Movement - Nystagmus is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Large Purple or Brown Skin Blotches - Purpura is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Liver Failure - Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Loss of Memory - Memory Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Loss of One's Own Sense of Reality or Identity - Depersonalization is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Mental Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Mood Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Nervous - Nervousness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Numbness and Tingling - Paresthesia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Pneumonia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Psychosis caused by a Drug - Drug-Induced Psychosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Uncoordinated - Ataxia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Weak Reflexes - Hyporeflexia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Gabapentin and Keppra combined

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Keppra and Gabapentin Combined have 16 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

Blurred Vision is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Keppra and Gabapentin combined

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Keppra and Gabapentin combined

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Keppra and Gabapentin combined

Double Vision - Diplopia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Keppra and Gabapentin combined

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Keppra and Gabapentin combined

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Keppra and Gabapentin combined

Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Keppra and Gabapentin combined

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Keppra and Gabapentin combined

Involuntary Eye Movement - Nystagmus is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Keppra and Gabapentin combined

Low Energy - Fatigue is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Keppra and Gabapentin combined

Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Keppra and Gabapentin combined

Neck Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Keppra and Gabapentin combined

Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Keppra and Gabapentin combined

Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Keppra and Gabapentin combined

Throat Irritation - Pharyngitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Keppra and Gabapentin combined

Uncoordinated - Ataxia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Keppra and Gabapentin combined

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Keppra and Gabapentin Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Keppra and Gabapentin.

Keppra has 22 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Keppra.

Keppra Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Aggressive Behavior is a contraindication of Keppra.

Anxiety - Anxious is a contraindication of Keppra.

Ataxia - Uncoordinated is a contraindication of Keppra.

Depersonalization - Loss of One's Own Sense of Reality or Identity is a contraindication of Keppra.

Depression is a contraindication of Keppra.

Drowsy - Drowsiness is a contraindication of Keppra.

Fatigue - Low Energy is a contraindication of Keppra.

Feeling Agitated - Feeling Restless is a contraindication of Keppra.

Gait Abnormality - Abnormal Manner of Walking is a contraindication of Keppra.

Hallucinations - Hallucination is a contraindication of Keppra.

Hostility - Feeling Anger Toward Something is a contraindication of Keppra.

Indifference - Indifferent Behavior is a contraindication of Keppra.

Irritability - Easily Angered or Annoyed is a contraindication of Keppra.

Mood Changes is a contraindication of Keppra.

Psychotic Disorder - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality is a contraindication of Keppra.

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Keppra.

Contraindication Warnings

Behavioral Disorders - Problem Behavior is a contraindication of Keppra.

Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Keppra.

Leukopenia - Decreased White Blood Cells is a contraindication of Keppra.

Neutropenic Disorder - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell is a contraindication of Keppra.

Pancytopenia - Acquired Decrease of All Cells in the Blood is a contraindication of Keppra.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Keppra.

Gabapentin has 3 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Gabapentin.

Gabapentin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Suicidal Ideation - Having Thoughts of Suicide is a contraindication of Gabapentin.

Contraindication Warnings

Depression is a contraindication of Gabapentin.

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Gabapentin.

Keppra - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include slow/shallow breathing, loss of consciousness.

Gabapentin - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe drowsiness, slurred speech, weakness.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.