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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. Be sure to follow your doctor’s and your parents’ instructions. It’s the best way to get good results. |
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| One way to see how Keppra® is working is to use the downloadable seizure diary. It will help you keep track of how you are doing every day. Be sure to take it with you when you see your doctor. It can help your doctor know how you are doing. Ask your parents 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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| Are there any side effects? |
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| Like any medicine, Keppra® may cause side effects. However, 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 is changing, let your parents know right away, so that they can call your doctor or nurse. The most common side effects include feeling 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 office visit. |
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| Can I take other medicines while I am taking Keppra®? |
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| Yes. But be sure to let your doctor know what they are. This includes off-the-shelf medicines, like cold or allergy medicine, you are taking. It also includes any vitamins or herbal medicines. |
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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 doctor and your parents want you to know as much as you can about epilepsy. The more you know about epilepsy, the smarter you will feel. |
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