Can you mix seizure medications?
Yes. Most seizure medicines (also known as antiepileptic drugs or AEDs) interact with each other and with other medicines. Such interactions are common and can be dangerous. The effects of interactions between two medications vary.
What drug can replace Keppra?
Keppra (levetiracetam)
- Keppra (levetiracetam) Prescription only. 33% of people say it’s worth it.
- 5 alternatives.
- Lamictal (lamotrigine) Prescription only.
- Dilantin (phenytoin) Prescription only.
- Tegretol (carbamazepine) Prescription only.
- Topamax (topiramate) Prescription only.
- Depakote (divalproex) Prescription only.
Is there a substitute for Vimpat?
No. There is currently no therapeutically equivalent version of Vimpat available in the United States. Note: Fraudulent online pharmacies may attempt to sell an illegal generic version of Vimpat. These medications may be counterfeit and potentially unsafe.
What drug combinations cause seizures?
Several case series have identified a variety of drugs and other substances associated with seizures 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. Antidepressants, diphenhydramine, stimulants (including cocaine and methamphetamine), tramadol and isoniazid account for the majority of cases.
Can you take painkillers with Keppra?
Interactions between your drugs No interactions were found between ibuprofen and Keppra. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
Can you take Keppra and cyclobenzaprine together?
The risk or severity of CNS depression can be increased when Cyclobenzaprine is combined with Levetiracetam. The therapeutic efficacy of Levetiracetam can be decreased when used in combination with Cyclosporine.
What is the equivalent to Keppra?
Conclusions: The switch from Keppra to epitiram was easy and safe in our population, and epitiram can be considered as effective and tolerable as Keppra. Only a slight, non-statistically significant variability in LEV serum concentration was documented after the switch from Keppra to epitiram.