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What Causes Dizziness While On Keppra And Dilantin?
I have been on brand name Dilantin and phenobarbital since age 5. the only 3 times I had seizures was in march and may of 1985 when my neurologist though after 7 years no seizures I was cured. immediately in may I was put back on them and until January of this year was fine until my Dilantin level dropped to 6 due to skipped dosages as a result of carrying for my dying father and a car crash. I was put on generic keppra on top of Dilantin and phenobarbital which I will eventually be weaned off Dilantin and put on higher dose of keppra. twice this week I ve tried sleeping in bed, but when I get up am dizzy and drowsy. in your medical opinion is it the keppra or Dilantin doing this
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Your symptoms seem to be related to a side effect of Keppra. I suggest you to consult your doctor about a change in doses,timing or an alternative medication.
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What Causes Dizziness While On Keppra And Dilantin?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your symptoms seem to be related to a side effect of Keppra. I suggest you to consult your doctor about a change in doses,timing or an alternative medication. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.