Levetiracetam (Cont.)

What Should I Do If I Miss a Dose of Levetiracetam?

If you do not take your levetiracetam as scheduled, take your missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose of the medication.
 

Levetiracetam Alternatives

There are several alternatives to levetiracetam for treating epilepsy. This can include other seizure medications (see Epilepsy Medication), surgery (see Epilepsy Surgery), or a special diet (see Epilepsy Diet).
 
While levetiracetam is often effective and well tolerated, it does not work for everyone. It may also cause side effects. With so many different treatment options for epilepsy, people should not settle for treatment that is not effective enough for them or that causes bothersome side effects.
 
(Click Alternatives to Keppra for more information.)
 

Strengths of Levetiracetam

Levetiracetam tablets are available in four strengths:
 
  • Levetiracetam 250 mg
  • Levetiracetam 500 mg
  • Levetiracetam 750 mg
  • Levetiracetam 1000 mg.
     
Levetiracetam solution (oral liquid) is available in one strength -- levetiracetam solution 100 mg per mL. Levetiracetam solution is clear, colorless, and grape flavored. An injectable form of levetiracetam is also available.
 

Is There a Generic Version of Levetiracetam?

Currently, there is no generic levetiracetam licensed for sale (see Generic Keppra).

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;