Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your husband's symptoms.
He seems to be suffering from
epilepsy, resulting in seizures.
His seizures are fairly well controlled with keppra (
levetiracetam), however, he is having a side effect of increased sleepiness with keppra.
Lorazepam is not a good alternative, as it has very poor anti-seizure efficacy and this also caused too much sleep.
Good alternatives would include
sodium valproate and
oxcarbazepine tablets.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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