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Can Long Term Usage Of Keppra Weaken Vocal Chords?
I had a stroke and a seizure almost four years ago. I have been on Keppra ever since then. IT has made me tired and drowsy, as they said it would. Recently, I have had trouble with my vocal chords. Went to an ENT who assured me they were fine, just one was a little weak. Could this be the result of the Kepp
Weakness of vocal cord is not described as a side effect of kepra (levetiracetam). Some people used to have minor vocal cord weakness as age advances, and also after stroke, depending on the part of brain affected (which I am not aware here).
Anyhow, ENT specialist has assessed your cord to be fine. So if it is not interfering with your breathing/talking, you need not worry.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician
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Can Long Term Usage Of Keppra Weaken Vocal Chords?
Hi,, Weakness of vocal cord is not described as a side effect of kepra (levetiracetam). Some people used to have minor vocal cord weakness as age advances, and also after stroke, depending on the part of brain affected (which I am not aware here). Anyhow, ENT specialist has assessed your cord to be fine. So if it is not interfering with your breathing/talking, you need not worry. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician