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Epilepsy and nerve pain

Levetiracetam

Also sold as: Keppra, Levera

Prescription neededEpilepsy and nerve pain

Comes as:TabletOral solutionInjection

Usual adult dose

Epilepsy and nerve pain

Levetiracetam

Also sold as: Keppra, Levera

Prescription neededEpilepsy and nerve pain

Comes as:TabletOral solutionInjection

Usual adult dose

Usual adult dose: start with 500 mg twice a day; the doctor may raise it up to 1,500 mg twice a day. Lower doses are used in kidney disease. Do not stop it suddenly.

Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.

Side effects

Common

drowsiness
tiredness
dizziness
irritability or mood changes

Serious — get help

Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:

thoughts of suicide
aggressive behaviour
severe skin rash

Do not take it, or take care, if

Kidney disease (lower dose needed)
History of depression or mental illness (use with caution)
Pregnancy (ask your doctor)

Interactions

No important interactions are listed in our database. Still tell your doctor or pharmacist everything you take.

Pregnancy

Category C

A risk to the baby cannot be ruled out. Use only if your doctor says the benefit is greater than the risk.

Generic alternatives

Similar medicines your doctor or pharmacist may offer instead.

Sodium valproate
Lamotrigine
Carbamazepine

Check with my other medicines

Always follow your doctor or pharmacistThis page is general information, not a prescription. Do not start, stop or change a medicine on your own.