Levetiracetam (Keppra) Pros and Cons
- Levetiracetam is available in a lower-cost generic form.
- You only need to take this medicine 1-2 times a day.
- It is available as an oral solution for use by children.
- Levetiracetam has fewer interactions with other drugs than some of the other antiepileptic drugs.
- Levetiracetam can cause changes in behavior and an increased risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior.
- This medicine may not be the best option for people with renal impairment (kidney disease) or a history of mental illness.
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