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 [...]

Contraindications for Keppra Use-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Keppra as follows: Do not take Keppra, if you ever manifested any allergic response to intake of Keppra. Discuss your history of allergic response to this medication with your physician, without fail. Keppra carries the risk of causing mild increase in blood pressure. Individuals can present with symptoms of poorly controlled blood pressure, such as, episodes of headache, nose bleeds, blurred vision, complaint of chest pain, pounding sensation [...]

Side Effects of Keppra-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Keppra as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Keppra can induce some dizziness, altered levels of consciousness, delayed responses, and make one drowsy. Starting the medication at a low dose, watching for the response, and gradually changing the dose, to help optimum control of your symptoms, can contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. Keppra use carries risk of deterioration of mood [...]

Side Effects of Keppra-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Keppra as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects                                                                                                             Keppra use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting, especially when taken on empty stomach. Taking dose of keppra with a glass of water, after having some food or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Keppra can also induce constipation and abdominal pain & discomfort due to bloating.  Proper hydration measures [...]