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Old 08-10-2005, 10:03 AM
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Keppra - American studies?


Does anyone know if they have done any studies on Keppra in America and if the results are available on-line?
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Old 08-10-2005, 12:00 PM
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There were definitely studies done, because the FDA approved it in November 1999. The following describes some of the studies, but I would guess that the FDA has more info online somewhere:

FDA Approves Keppra, Adjunctive Therapy For Epilepsy
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Rachel,

I ran across this on another site from a mother whose daughter takes Keppra.

Keppra - Why it affects memory
Keppra stimulates "the actions of a natural brain chemical, GABA". I goggled GABA and found the following in Wikipedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GABA): "With regard to the human brain, it has been asserted that GABA signals interfere with the registration and consolidation stages of memory formation. This is thought to be possible because the GABA system is found in the hippocampus, an area of brain which has been implicated in memory formation." Just wanted to share this. I know it doesn't make much of a difference, but it is still interesting!

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ps...Did you make it to The George?
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We also have a discussion on GABA here.
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Thanks Bernard, I'll check it out.

Ok, so I'm a little slow.....What can I say, IT'S THE MEDS!

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Thanks Bernard.

That would explain why (in http://www.coping-with-epilepsy.com/...opic.php?t=133 I complained that Keppra has effected my studies.

Are there any anti-epileptic drug which do not have the same effect?
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Also if these effects are well known, why do they keep putting me on drugs which have been proven to effect memory when they know I am a student, first Tegeratol Retard and now Keppra.
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Keppra, etc.


I've been on Keppra now for 3 weeks gradually working towards a higher dose, and so far so good. However, I've also noticed hair loss. I was on Lamotragine before (am still being weaned off that) and it was affecting my every day life (concentration, thought process and reaction and extremely bad memory) so I was put on Keppra. I realise that all anti-epileptic drugs are there to "dampen" the senses but has anyone found that Keppra induces more memory loss than others?
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Keppra is only seizure med I have been on. neurologist said my short term memory loss is more likely from the seizures and not the meds.
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I was on Keppra and got off because it was having such a serious effect on my memory. I just weaned off and am not "on" anything now. I started drinking a lot of water (2-3 quarts a day) and that seriously diminished my nocturnal Complex Partial seizures.
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I'm on Keppra 750mg twice a day. Memory problems is a big issue especially if your in college. It makes you feel like you need a tutor, or your very slow. I was also thinking about taking a speech class cause it also effects your speech as well. Next time I see my neurologist I plan on telling him I don't wanna be on it no more, and be weaned off it. I want the testing done eventually for the surgery, so all these medications don't harm me anymore. It's doing to much damage to my memory. I rather take the risk and get the surgery done.

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