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Suggest Treatment For Withdrawal Symptoms Of Keppra

I have been off Keppra for over 3 months now (it was given me for Trigeminal Neuralgia and I received STereotactic Radiation 3 months ago). I still seem to have some of the side effects like skin rashes, fatigue and joint pains. Is this normal? Susanne
Fri, 1 Dec 2017
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In my opinion,
in order to avoid withdrawal symptoms, you should not stop taking Keppra too quickly. It is also not recommended that you stop taking Keppra without your healthcare provider's approval and supervision. If you suddenly stop taking Keppra, it can cause you to have a different type of seizure or can cause extremely long seizures. To reduce your risk of Keppra withdrawal symptoms, your healthcare provider may decide to slowly wean you off the medication.
HOW TO LIMIT THE WITHDRAWAL PROBLEMS :
Limiting Keppra Withdrawal
Typically, your healthcare provider will slowly wean you off Keppra in order to avoid seizures or other Keppra withdrawal symptoms. Even if you are switching to another epilepsy medication, your healthcare provider may still recommend slowly stopping Keppra. The exact way your healthcare provider suggests you stop taking Keppra will vary depending on your Keppra dosage, how long you have been taking Keppra, and whether you are starting a new seizure medication.

If you stop taking Keppra before you have reached an effective dose of your new medication (or if your new medication does not work for you), you are still at risk for seizures. Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider before stopping Keppra. Also, let your healthcare provider know if you notice any bothersome symptoms after stopping Keppra.

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Suggest Treatment For Withdrawal Symptoms Of Keppra

In my opinion, in order to avoid withdrawal symptoms, you should not stop taking Keppra too quickly. It is also not recommended that you stop taking Keppra without your healthcare provider s approval and supervision. If you suddenly stop taking Keppra, it can cause you to have a different type of seizure or can cause extremely long seizures. To reduce your risk of Keppra withdrawal symptoms, your healthcare provider may decide to slowly wean you off the medication. HOW TO LIMIT THE WITHDRAWAL PROBLEMS : Limiting Keppra Withdrawal Typically, your healthcare provider will slowly wean you off Keppra in order to avoid seizures or other Keppra withdrawal symptoms. Even if you are switching to another epilepsy medication, your healthcare provider may still recommend slowly stopping Keppra. The exact way your healthcare provider suggests you stop taking Keppra will vary depending on your Keppra dosage, how long you have been taking Keppra, and whether you are starting a new seizure medication. If you stop taking Keppra before you have reached an effective dose of your new medication (or if your new medication does not work for you), you are still at risk for seizures. Be sure to talk with your healthcare provider before stopping Keppra. Also, let your healthcare provider know if you notice any bothersome symptoms after stopping Keppra. I hope you happy with information kindly rate it. thank you.