Keppra (levetiracetam) might cause weight loss
December 2007
People are hearing that Keppra (levetiracetam) might cause weight loss.
Weight GAIN is often a problem with some of the other anti-seizure drugs...valproic acid, gabapentin, pregabalin, etc.
Keppra is considered weight-NEUTRAL. But now there are over 20 reports of weight loss...some of up to 77 pounds.
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