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Hi everyone,
I was diagnosed with partial seizures on Monday of this week, and started taking generic Keppra: 500mg for the first two days, and 1000mg for the past 2.5 days. I have read a lot about side effects from these medications, but have never taken one personally until this week.
For the past two days particularly, I have been so dizzy it's hard to walk in a straight line, no appetite at all, very tired, and I feel very confused, like I'm walking around in a permanent haze. I feel like I went from being a healthy 30-year-old to an elderly woman in a week.
My question is, would you say this is a normal reaction to starting meds like this? As I said, I have no idea what they are like, and I don't want to call the doctor for no reason. Also, do the side effects get better over time? I am supposed to go up to 1500mg a day after one week, and I am terrified. I don't feel like I can live like this!
Thanks!
I was diagnosed with partial seizures on Monday of this week, and started taking generic Keppra: 500mg for the first two days, and 1000mg for the past 2.5 days. I have read a lot about side effects from these medications, but have never taken one personally until this week.
For the past two days particularly, I have been so dizzy it's hard to walk in a straight line, no appetite at all, very tired, and I feel very confused, like I'm walking around in a permanent haze. I feel like I went from being a healthy 30-year-old to an elderly woman in a week.
My question is, would you say this is a normal reaction to starting meds like this? As I said, I have no idea what they are like, and I don't want to call the doctor for no reason. Also, do the side effects get better over time? I am supposed to go up to 1500mg a day after one week, and I am terrified. I don't feel like I can live like this!
Thanks!
