Philadelphia Keppra Side Effects Lawyers

Keppra

Keppra is an anti-seizure medication that is manufactured by UCB Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Used by epileptics to help decrease the severity and frequency of seizures, Keppra (Levetiracetam) creates a variety of side effects in those who take it. While these side effects may be documented for the most part, the FDA's recommendation of a Black Box warning has yet to be put into effect, and users of the Mylan generic brand Keppra run the risk of actually increasing the severity of their seizures rather than help curb them.

Keppra comes in a variety of forms, including tablet, liquid, and liquid injection. All tablets are marked with the letters "ucb" and come in doses of 250-mg, 500-mg, 750-mg, and 1000-mg. Both liquid varieties come in 100-mg doses, although the liquid injection requires dilution prior to administration. Specifically, it is used to treat partial seizures (in both children and adults), myoclonic seizures in patients 12 years of age and older, and generalized tonic-clonic seizures (those which affect the entire brain) in patients six years of age and older. Keppra should not be used unless it is in combination with other seizure medication, and patients using Keppra should not stop complete use without first consulting a physician.

Side effects associated with Keppra use vary in terms of severity, and include:

• Fatigue, drowsiness, and an overall diminished sense of coordination
• Behavioral and mood changes, which could be as severe as thoughts of suicide and hurting oneself
• Further complications if one already suffers from anemia or kidney disease
• Seizures that are greater in severity or different than seizures experienced prior to using the medication

Furthermore, if improperly prescribed, Keppra users may experience difficulty breathing, lose consciousness, and may even slip into a coma if the dosage is too high. Regardless of severity of side effects, it is important for users of Keppra to be aware of the dangers associated with the drug. Drug manufacturers have an obligation to market prescription medication that is not only effective in treating an illness or condition, but also safe to consume as well.

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If you or a loved one has experienced adverse side effects after using Mylan Generic Keppra, please contact the experienced Pennsylvania Keppra lawyers at Anapol Schwartz. Call us today at (866) 735-2792 for a free consultation.

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