[News] Late breaking news! Keppra xr goes generic!

[PhylisFeinerJohnson]

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Sept. 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ Watson Laboratories, Inc. has confirmed today that it has launched Levetiracetam Extended-Release 500 mg and 750 mg tablets – the generic version of Keppra XR® – following approval of the Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Watson has begun shipping the product today. Keppra XR® is indicated to treat partial onset seizures in people 16 years of age and older with epilepsy.

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[momof3boys]

Thats great news! Ive been taking Keppra XR (750mg tablets) for almost a year now. Its a great medication that works well for me. Ive never been on any generic drugs before, so maybe next time I see my dr, which will be in August of next year, I may have to bring this up to him!