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| Are Keppra® tablets right for me? |
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| Kids can take Keppra® tablets or liquid. If you take the tablets, they should be swallowed whole. Do not crush or chew them. Some kids have a hard time swallowing tablets. That’s why Keppra® also comes in a liquid form. Your doctor will know whether the tablet or liquid form is right for you. Before you take Keppra®, you or your parents should look at the bottle. That way you can tell if you were given the right medicine. The bottle should say “Keppra®.” |
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| Is the liquid form of Keppra® easy to use? |
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| Yes. You do not have to shake the bottle or keep it in the refrigerator. Taking Keppra® with a medicine spoon is easy. If you do not have a medicine spoon, your parents can ask the pharmacist for one. Do not use a teaspoon from your kitchen. If you do, you could be getting the wrong amount of Keppra®. It is important to take the right dose. |
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| How will I know if Keppra® is working? |
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| How a medicine works is different for each person. Take Keppra® the way your doctor and your parents tell you to. It’s the best way to get good results. One way to see how Keppra® is working is to use the special downloadable seizure diary. It will help you keep track of how you are doing every day. Take the diary with you when you go to the doctor. It can help your doctor know how you are doing. Ask your mom and dad to help you fill it out. |
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| Do I still need to take Keppra® if I am not having seizures? |
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| Yes. Not having seizures is proof that Keppra® is working. So keep taking it as your doctor tells you to. Talk to your parents and your doctor if you have any questions about stopping your medicine. |
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| What should I do if I miss taking my Keppra®? |
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| Tell your parents. They can call your doctor or nurse. The doctor or nurse will tell them what you should do if you miss a dose. |
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| What if I don’t feel like myself? |
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| If you feel very sleepy, tired, or weak, tell your parents right away. Or if you don’t feel like your normal self, and your mood or the way you act are changing, let your parents know right away, so that they can call your doctor or nurse. Children who take Keppra® may feel a little sleepier, weaker, angrier, and/or more nervous than normal. You may also accidentally hurt yourself. You may feel bad in other ways too, so you should talk to your parents and doctor if you don’t feel well while taking Keppra®. Write down how you are feeling in your seizure diary. That way you will not forget to talk to your doctor about it at your next visit. |
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| What else can I do to feel like I am in control of epilepsy? |
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| Keep asking lots of questions about epilepsy. Your parents and your doctor want you to know as much as you can. The more you know about epilepsy, the smarter you will feel. |
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