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Praying for you Cheski. I know it must be awful to be discharged from the Air Force and your job. I also can completely relate to the lack of health insurance. Hang in there!
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My husband was diagnosed with epilepsy about 1 year after we were married due to a traumatic head injury that happened 9 years ago. The doctor put him on Keppra. Since then, my husband has turned into a monster. ... I'm literally scared of his mood swings and rage. Is there hope?
Hi. I am on the same dosage of Keppra and have never had that problem. He should switch meds if it is affecting his moods. My neuro told me that 5% of people suffer with 'kepprage'.
My neurologist switched me to Keppra a few years ago. Gradually, but steadily, I became a different person. Among other things, I had outbursts of pure rage and verbal abuse--typically targeted at my extraordinary wife. I became self destructive and was committed to the psychiatric ward 3 times (once after a near successful suicide attempt). I hallucinated for the first time in my life. I even wandered off into oncoming traffic on a busy street, not knowing the reality of the situation. My children cowered and hid while I wrestled with this outbursts.
A new neurologist recognized my dramatic change as a direct result of the Keppra. After just several weeks of stopping its use, I returned to the man I was before that insidious drug. Although I still fight very difficult and now disabling neurological symptoms; the rage, the verbal abuse, and the suicidal ideation have all stopped. I returned to my normal self. The only difference being cessation of Keppra.
There is no question in our minds that Keppra caused these horrible side effects. I am considering litigation, perhaps joining one of several class actions against the makers of Keppra. No mind-altering anti-convulsives are without significant side effects, but Keppra is toxic and if it is not recalled, at least it should be closely monitored. My heart breaks for those presently going through this and not knowing why and how they can receive quick relief.
Keppra side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Keppra: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, depression, anxiety, or if you feel agitated, hostile, irritable, hyperactive (mentally or physically), or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.
Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
hallucinations, unusual thoughts or behavior;
~bruising, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;
~feeling very weak or tired;
~fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms, sores in your mouth and throat;
~problems with walking or movement;
~the first sign of any skin rash, no matter how mild; or
~severe skin reaction -- fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, ~burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.
For 30 years, following a traumatic brain injury and coma, I have been battling crippling headaches, seizures, and blackouts. Still, with great help from others and incorporating lifestyle changes, I have been able to have a large family and a successful career--even reaching high positions in public service.
My neurologist switched me to Keppra a few years ago. Gradually, but steadily, I became a different person. Among other things, I had outbursts of pure rage and verbal abuse--typically targeted at my extraordinary wife. I became self destructive and was committed to the psychiatric ward 3 times (once after a near successful suicide attempt). I hallucinated for the first time in my life. I even wandered off into oncoming traffic on a busy street, not knowing the reality of the situation. My children cowered and hid while I wrestled with this outbursts.
A new neurologist recognized my dramatic change as a direct result of the Keppra. After just several weeks of stopping its use, I returned to the man I was before that insidious drug. Although I still fight very difficult and now disabling neurological symptoms; the rage, the verbal abuse, and the suicidal ideation have all stopped. I returned to my normal self. The only difference being cessation of Keppra.
There is no question in our minds that Keppra caused these horrible side effects. I am considering litigation, perhaps joining one of several class actions against the makers of Keppra. No mind-altering anti-convulsives are without significant side effects, but Keppra is toxic and if it is not recalled, at least it should be closely monitored. My heart breaks for those presently going through this and not knowing why and how they can receive quick relief.