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What Causes Discomfort And Mood Swings While On Keppra And Vimpat?

Why do nuerologist insist on my daily intake of 500mgs Keppra sustained release and 200 mg Vimpat still 5 years after sucessful brain surgery and no seizures. I experience irritabiltiy, mood swings, below avg body temp and am tired in the day. Also have tendency to cold sores and cancer sores. I do well with the vimpat and would like to continue with Vimpat and have doctore ease me off of the Keppra. Any feedback?
Tue, 24 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I would explain that your mood swings could be related to Keppra adverse effects.

From the other hand, mood swinging could be also related to brain surgery.

Anyway, I would recommend discussing with your doctor on the possibility of stopping gradually Keppra.

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
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What Causes Discomfort And Mood Swings While On Keppra And Vimpat?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would explain that your mood swings could be related to Keppra adverse effects. From the other hand, mood swinging could be also related to brain surgery. Anyway, I would recommend discussing with your doctor on the possibility of stopping gradually Keppra. Hope you will find this answer helpful! Wishing good health, Dr. Iliri