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Keppra 250mg Tablet 100s
RM 426.80
Keppra 250mg Tablet can be used alone or along with other medicines.
You can take it with or without food, but aim to take it at the same time every day to make the most of it. The dose will depend on your condition and how you react to the medication. Your doctor will give you the correct dosage. It is generally given as long-term treatment. You will continue to take it as long as you have been told by your doctor, even though you feel good. If you stop or miss doses, the seizures can get worse.
Before taking it, you should notify your doctor if you have any other illness and if you are pregnant, are planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding. Your doctor can recommends regular blood tests to monitor your kidney function while you take this medicine.
Many side effects do not need medical attention and disappear as the body responds to the drug. Consult your doctor if they continue or if you are concerned about them.
Some of the common side effects of this medication include dizziness, headache, infection, irritation, stuffy nose, sleepiness, behavioural changes, aggressive behaviour, and loss of appetite. Side effects are most common in the first few weeks and normally decrease as the body get used to the medicine.
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