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Is Keppra Advisable For Seizure Attacks In A Woman?

My 50 yr old wife had gran ma 35 days ago. mri with contrast and with out normal. eeg very slight sign abnoraliby ? last year and half working 60-70 hr per wk. 4-5 hr of sleep. since off work no moreie eisure but want her to take keppra ? I think 2nd opinion. clean family history. No drugs alcohol no trauma no fevers
Wed, 11 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

KEPPRA is indicated as therapy in the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures.If she is not diagnosed with Epilepsy she should not use Keppra .
This is a medication that is strictly prescribed by the neurologist.

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Is Keppra Advisable For Seizure Attacks In A Woman?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. KEPPRA is indicated as therapy in the treatment of primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures.If she is not diagnosed with Epilepsy she should not use Keppra . This is a medication that is strictly prescribed by the neurologist. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.