Keppra (Levetiracetam Injection)

• It is used to treat seizures.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take Keppra. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Avoid driving and doing other tasks or actions that call for you to be alert until you see how this medicine affects you.
• Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor.
• Do not stop taking Keppra all of a sudden without calling your doctor. You may have a greater risk of seizures. If you need to stop this drug, you will want to slowly stop it as ordered by your doctor.
• This medicine may cause behavior changes and mental or mood problems. Talk with the doctor.
• A very bad reaction called angioedema has happened with this medicine. Sometimes, this may be life-threatening. Signs may include swelling of the hands, face, lips, eyes, tongue, or throat; trouble breathing; trouble swallowing; or unusual hoarseness. Talk with the doctor.
• If you are 65 or older, use Keppra with care. You could have more side effects.
• Use with care in children. Talk with the doctor.
• Children younger than 4 years old will need to have their blood pressure checked often. Talk with the doctor.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant.
• This medicine may not work as well during pregnancy. Talk with the doctor.

All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away:

• Loose stools (diarrhea).
• Dizziness.
• Feeling sleepy.
• Stuffy nose.
• Nose and throat irritation.
• Belly pain.
• Not able to sleep.
• Feeling tired or weak.
• Headache.
• Upset stomach or throwing up.
• Not hungry.

These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

• If you need to store this medicine at home, talk with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist about how to store it.