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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Epilepsy / December 2004Keppra and rash
I have been on Keppra 1500mg TWICE daily , for a while know, along with Dilantin and Epilim , which i've been on for longer. The last few weeks i've noticed that my skin has tiny raised spots which are very itchy and my body hair seems to be falling out in those areas Could this be a results of the Keppra.Has anyone had a similar experience? Hi I am currently on Keppra 1000mg/2000mg. i have not had those expirences, although i'm not on Epilim aswell as you are. i was on Dilantin a while which didn't work for me. I live in Australia too! Doug > I have been on Keppra 1500mg TWICE > daily , for a while know, along with Dilantin and [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Could this be a results of the Keppra.Has anyone > had a similar experience? > Hi > I am currently on Keppra 1000mg/2000mg. i have not had those expirences, [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Could this be a results of the Keppra.Has anyone > > had a similar experience? Hi, I take 2500 mg of Keppra a day and don't know. I have a food allergy from MSG, but sometimes I eat things that I know don't contain it, but still have a reaction. Itching is the main problem with the unknown cause, although the MSG can cause me not to breathe and about pass out. I take Vistral instead of Benedryl, since the latter affects the central nervous system. I'm on 1000mg/ day (500mg x 2). Have any of you had to increase your Keppra dosage over time? When I started taking it five months ago it worked great but lately I've been having break through seizures. Debating whether going to higher dose would help or I'd find myself needing to raise again every 3-5 months. > > Hi > > I am currently on Keppra 1000mg/2000mg. i have not had those expirences, [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > out. I take Vistral instead of Benedryl, since the latter affects the > central nervous system. > I have been on Keppra 1500mg TWICE > daily , for a while know, along with Dilantin and [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Could this be a results of the Keppra.Has anyone > had a similar experience? Ringworm causes the same symptoms. Barb I had to transition to Keppra from Lemactil (sp?) and before that Dilantin, both because of the side-effect of a rash and/or severe itching of my arms and legs. Itching and rash were the two side-effects I was told to be the most alert for, as they may be signs of an allergic reaction- particularly, the liver's inability to adequately process the medication. My doctor began transitioning me to Keppra immediately. I haven't had the side-effect with Keppra and take 2000mg a day. I recommend telling your doctor immediately. Jenn Hi all, I take a similar mix of drugs, but 5 grammes/day of Keppra! According to the pamphlet in the Keppra box, the symptoms below are CLASSIC signs of Keppra side effects. I state this not on my own authority but from talking to my neurologist and reading the pamphlet! You should contact your doctor immediately! BUT do not stop taking the drug before advice from a doctor It could cause you to have seizures? regards and best of luck, Rich. >I have been on Keppra 1500mg TWICE > daily , for a while know, along with Dilantin and [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > Could this be a results of the Keppra.Has anyone > had a similar experience? > Hi all,I take a similar mix of drugs, but 5 grammes/day of Keppra! > According to the pamphlet in the Keppra box, the symptoms below are [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Could this be a results of the Keppra.Has anyone > > had a similar experience? This sounds more like ringworm, which is a fungal skin infection and has nothing to do with worms or parasites. This stuff is pretty contagious. Barb |
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