
What Causes OCD Despite Taking Keppra?

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That could be due to receptor desensitization
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Keppra contains Levetiracetam and it takes time to show response. Usually medicines like antiepileptic take two weeks to show response. At first attempt, you got response with it. That could be due to medicine's anxiolytic effect, but gradually, medicine may have got tolerance. Due to tolerance, sometime, drug does not show sufficient effect. In your case, that could be the reason. Sometime, due to tolerance or receptor desensitization, medicine does not show desired effect. In that case, you have to wait or try another drug like antidepressant fluoxetine, fluvoxamine etc. Better to consult your psychiatrist for proper management.
In case, you need further help, you can ask.
Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
Psychiatrist

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