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What Causes Unusual Behavioral Changes After An Increase In Keppra Dosage?

My sons Keppra was at 8mls BID then when his seizures increased it was raised to 13ml s BIB and after the second increae to 10ml s TID were given he was asleep for two days. He looks over medicated just staring into the air. Last night he started acting weird laughing out loud and screaming and getting dystonic which he d stopped doing. I m scared and worried he doesn t even recognize us!
Mon, 27 Feb 2017
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hello,
keppra(levitaracetam) can cause these type of adverse effects. if it is severe please consult ur paediatrician.
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What Causes Unusual Behavioral Changes After An Increase In Keppra Dosage?

hello, keppra(levitaracetam) can cause these type of adverse effects. if it is severe please consult ur paediatrician.