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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Keppra-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Keppra as follows: Keppra can also induce constipation and abdominal pain & discomfort due to bloating. Proper hydration measures and compliance with daily fluid and fiber intake recommendations can help with relief from constipation. Avoiding carbonated beverages and taking probiotics can help with relief of bloating. Avoiding foods very rich in fiber content, such as, beans, cauliflower, cabbage, and artichokes can also help towards bloating [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Keppra-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Keppra as follows: Keppra carries the risk of causing mild increase in blood pressure. Caregivers must closely follow the patients to watch out for symptoms of hypertension, such as, episodes of headache, nose bleeds, blurred vision, complaint of chest pain, pounding sensation in the neck and ears, and confusion. Individuals with history of poorly controlled blood pressure can be at risk for stroke, secondary to [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Keppra-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Keppra as follows: Keppra intake can induce some dizziness and results in sleep. Starting the medication at a low dose and gradually increasing the dose, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to reducing the drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. If the dizziness becomes bothersome, report it to your physician and other health care personnel, for any change in plan of [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Keppra-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Keppra as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Taking the medication at regularly spaced intervals help maintain appropriate blood levels of keppra needed for control of seizures and neuropathic pain symptoms and prevents toxicity with [...]

Contraindications for Keppra Use-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Keppra as follows: In the event of any current manifestations of any allergic response with this medication, report it to your physician or other health care personnel immediately, to check regarding your safety with continuing on intake of this medication. Individuals with history of mood and behavior disorders, secondary to keppra intake, can present with deterioration of memory and awareness, feeling low and depressed, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble [...]