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Breakthrough Seizures on Generic Anticonvulsant

Q. I had excellent seizure control with Keppra. When I was switched to levetiracetam, the generic, I had five seizures in four days. I want to tell the FDA: never again!

A. You are not the only person who has experienced seizures on this generic anticonvulsant. Please report your experience at www.peoplespharmacy.com so we can send it to the FDA.

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About the Author
Joe Graedon is a pharmacologist who has dedicated his career to making drug information understandable to consumers. His best-selling book, The People’s Pharmacy, was published in 1976 and led to a syndicated newspaper column, syndicated public radio show and web site. In 2006, Long Island University awarded him an honorary doctorate as “one of the country's leading drug experts for the consumer.”.
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