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What Causes Cold Hands While On Keppra?
Question: Sir/Mam
86 year old wife in final stages of AHD. Started on 1000mg keppra daily 1 week ago to prevent seizures. Has developed noticeably colder hand condition. Condition returns to normal with rubbing and motion. Is this a common condition with Keppra ? Any recommended actions to reduce or eliminate?
Thanks
86 year old wife in final stages of AHD. Started on 1000mg keppra daily 1 week ago to prevent seizures. Has developed noticeably colder hand condition. Condition returns to normal with rubbing and motion. Is this a common condition with Keppra ? Any recommended actions to reduce or eliminate?
Thanks
Brief Answer:
Not a common side effect of Keppra.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HealthcareMagic.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Cold hands is not a common adverse effect of Keppra use, but it may happen in rare cases especially in the long-term use of Keppra.
Despite the cause, the best thing to prevent or improve cold hands is to move them (actively or passively).
Avoiding low-temperature ambients and wearing gloves also may help in improving this issue.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Feel free to ask further.
Take care.
Not a common side effect of Keppra.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HealthcareMagic.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Cold hands is not a common adverse effect of Keppra use, but it may happen in rare cases especially in the long-term use of Keppra.
Despite the cause, the best thing to prevent or improve cold hands is to move them (actively or passively).
Avoiding low-temperature ambients and wearing gloves also may help in improving this issue.
Hope you found the answer helpful. Feel free to ask further.
Take care.
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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