Hi Sandy,

Welcome to the forum! I'm sorry to hear all that your daughter has had to go through. I will let you know that I started taking keppra last yr. in August for absence (petit mal) and complex partial seizures. The drug has made me very tired, and at one time I had insomnia from the drug. In many cases it can cause a person to have an increase of seizures and this is what has happened to me. My neuro started me out on 2000 mg. a day of the drug and now I only take 500 mg. a day. since I cut back I no longer have insomnia but the seizures are still increased compared to last yr. Here are some of the side effects of the drug.

Suicidial thoughts
Exhausted
Moody & Irritable
Sore throat
Shortness of breath
Rapid heartbeat
Increase of seizures
Poor concentration
Insomnia

I'm going to see my neuro next week and I want to get off the drug. I wish you and your daughter only the best of luck. May God Bless You Both!

Sue