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Does Keppra Cause Aggressiveness?

Posted on Mon, 27 Jul 2015

Question: I have been taking Keppra 500mg two times a day for the last two years and since then I have been hostile to the point of rage and it started after taking this med. I did research and that's all it talks about. Is this all true because it's ruining my marriage

Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (29 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Can be due to Keppra, visit prescribed consultant

Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your query.

I shall make an effort to provide you with good professional recommendations specific to your questions.

Keppra, its active ingredient is Levetiracetam. Some of the side effects includes Aggressiveness or angry, anxiety, change in personality, euphoria, irritability, mental depression etc.

The symptoms mentioned by you can be attributed to it. I would suggest you to immediately consult the prescribed doctor and inform him about your symptoms and also for advising regarding the alternate drug.

Yet again, I duly appreciate your query to me, I do hope that you have found something useful to help you and I shall be glad to answer any further apprehensions.

Sincerely,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Harish Naik (5 hours later)

Thank you Doctor! I never got so angry before and it started after taking it two plus years ago and this time it landed me in jail on a domestic charge. My wife and I were the perfect couple before that actually making everyone around us sick. Lol. So thank you for your time

Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome

Detailed Answer:
Welcome

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T