Common Questions about Levetiracetam (Keppra)

Can levetiracetam be taken once daily?

Your healthcare provider may ask you to take levetiracetam extended release tablets (Keppra XR) once daily. However, you will likely need to take the immediate release formulation two times a day.

What is the safe range for levetiracetam?

Human therapeutic doses range from 500 mg twice a day to 1,500 mg twice a day for adults.

How long should levetiracetam be taken?

If you have epilepsy and your seizures are well controlled on levetiracetam, you may continue taking this medicine for years.

Why can’t I suddenly stop levetiracetam?

Stopping levetiracetam suddenly can cause increased seizure frequency. Your doctor will tell you how to slowly reduce the dose over a period of several weeks to months if you wish to come off levetiracetam.

Does levetiracetam damage kidneys?

Levetiracetam does not damage the kidneys. However, this medication is removed from the body by the kidneys. The risk of adverse reactions from this drug is higher in people with impaired kidney function. Therefore, this medication should be used with caution, and dose adjustments should be made in patients with moderate to severe renal impairment and elderly patients who are more likely to have reduced kidney function.

What is the price of levetiracetam without insurance?

Without insurance, levetiracetam can be as high as $177.99, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $16.69 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price, and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescription drugs—whether you have insurance or not

What is the price of levetiracetam with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on levetiracetam—Copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

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