Keppra 750mg Tablet

• Keppra 750mg Tablet is a prescription anti-epileptic medication used to manage and prevent seizures in individuals with epilepsy. It works by stabilizing abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Suitable for use alone or with other anti-seizure drugs, it is typically taken daily at the same time, with or without food. Common side effects may include headache, drowsiness, irritability, and appetite changes. Keppra requires long-term use and should not be stopped abruptly. Inform your doctor about any mental health issues, kidney problems, or pregnancy before starting treatment.
• Some common side effects of this medicine include headache, irritation, sleepiness, behavior changes, aggressive behavior, and decreased appetite. Side effects are more common during the first few weeks and usually lessen as your body gets used to the medicine. Most of these side effects do not need medical attention, but some of them can be serious. A small number of people being treated with this medicine have had thoughts of harming or killing themselves. Contact your doctor if your mood changes for the worse. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have kidney problems, depression, or suicidal thoughts and if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Your doctor may suggest regular blood tests to monitor your kidney function while taking this medicine.

Benefits of Keppra 750mg Tablet

• Effective in treating epilepsy/seizures by controlling abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

• Treats multiple seizure types, including:
  • Myoclonic seizures
  • Partial-onset seizures
  • Generalized tonic-clonic seizures (grand mal)

• Reduces seizure symptoms such as:
  • Confusion
  • Involuntary jerking movements
  • Loss of awareness
  • Anxiety or fear

• Improves quality of life, allowing safer participation in activities like driving and swimming (as advised by your doctor).
• Helps prevent seizure recurrence, but may take several weeks for full effect due to gradual dose adjustment.
• Important to take regularly; missing doses may increase the risk of seizures.
• Do not stop taking without doctor’s advice even if you feel better.

Common Side Effects of Keppra Tablet

• Sleepiness
• Dizziness
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Decreased appetite
• Behavioral changes (e.g., aggression, irritability, agitation)
• Nasal congestion or stuffy nose
• Infections
• Convulsions
• Nasopharyngitis (throat and nasal passage inflammation)
• Nausea
• Tremors
• Vertigo (spinning sensation)
• Lethargy

Quick Tips for Using Keppra 750mg Tablet

• Take Keppra 750mg exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• Do not skip doses, as missed doses may trigger seizures.
• Take it at the same time every day to maintain steady levels in your body.
• Do not stop the medication suddenly without consulting your doctor.
• Keep a sufficient supply of your medicine at all times.
• Avoid alcohol while taking Keppra, as it can increase drowsiness and reduce effectiveness.
• It may cause drowsiness or sleepiness—avoid driving or using machinery if affected.
• Inform your doctor if you have kidney disease, are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• Stick to the same brand unless advised otherwise by your doctor.

Lifestyle Tips to Help Prevent Seizures

• Maintain a healthy, balanced diet.
• Get regular physical exercise.
• Practice yoga or mindfulness to reduce stress.
• Ensure you get adequate, consistent sleep each night.
• Limit screen time (e.g., mobile phones, laptops).
• Always take your medication on time.