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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Keppra Xr

Keppra Xr has 54 Side Effects total
30 are Life Threatening
7 Occur Most Frequently

Uses of Keppra Xr
 
Keppra Xr 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.


Keppra Xr has 30 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects
 
Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Acquired Decrease of All Cells in the Blood - Pancytopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Acute Inflammation of the Pancreas - Acute Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Acute Liver Failure - Acute Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Aggressive Behavior is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Anxious - Anxiety is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Asthma - Bronchial Asthma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Double Vision - Diplopia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Extreme Loss of Body Water - Dehydration is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Feeling Anger Toward Something - Hostility is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Feeling Restless - Feeling Agitated is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Having Thoughts of Suicide - Suicidal Ideation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Hemorrhage of Blood Under the Skin - Ecchymosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Hyperactive Behavior - Hyperkinesis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Infection is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Inflammation of the Lining of the Stomach and Intestines - Gastroenteritis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Liver Failure - Hepatic Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Loss of Memory - Memory Impairment is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Loss of One's Own Sense of Reality or Identity - Depersonalization is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Mood Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Nervous - Nervousness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Psychosis caused by a Drug - Drug-Induced Psychosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Critical Seriousness - Uncoordinated - Ataxia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Keppra Xr

Keppra Xr has 7 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects
 
Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Neck Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Keppra Xr
Throat Irritation - Pharyngitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Keppra Xr

Keppra Xr Drug-Drug Interactions
 
Keppra Xr has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):

Keppra Xr has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Keppra Xr has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Keppra Xr has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).

Keppra Xr has 22 Condition Contraindications
 
If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Keppra Xr.

Keppra Xr Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications 

Aggressive Behavior is a contraindication of Keppra Xr.

Anxiety - Anxious is a contraindication of Keppra Xr.

Ataxia - Uncoordinated is a contraindication of Keppra Xr.

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

Depression is a contraindication of Keppra Xr.

Drowsy - Drowsiness is a contraindication of Keppra Xr.

Fatigue - Low Energy is a contraindication of Keppra Xr.

Feeling Agitated - Feeling Restless is a contraindication of Keppra Xr.

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

Hallucinations - Hallucination is a contraindication of Keppra Xr.

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

Indifference - Indifferent Behavior is a contraindication of Keppra Xr.

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

Mood Changes is a contraindication of Keppra Xr.

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

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

Contraindication Warnings 

Behavioral Disorders - Problem Behavior is a contraindication of Keppra Xr.

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

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

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

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

Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Keppra Xr.

Keppra Xr has 17 related brands and strengths:
 
Keppra 1,000 Mg Tab

Keppra 100 Mg/Ml Oral Soln

Keppra 250 Mg Tab

Keppra 500 Mg Tab

Keppra 500 Mg/5 Ml Iv

Keppra 750 Mg Tab

Keppra Xr 500 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Keppra Xr 750 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Levetiracetam 1,000 Mg Tab

Levetiracetam 100 Mg/Ml Oral Soln

Levetiracetam 250 Mg Tab

Levetiracetam 500 Mg Tab

Levetiracetam 500 Mg/5 Ml (5 Ml) Oral Soln

Levetiracetam 500 Mg/5 Ml Iv

Levetiracetam 750 Mg Tab

Levetiracetam Er 500 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Levetiracetam Er 750 Mg 24 Hr Tab

Keppra Xr - 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.

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.

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