Hi, razzle51:

I also take Keppra (two 500 mg tablets twice daily), but I take it for epilepsy. It does not really do anything for my severe chronic full body RSD pain, which is better controlled by Duragesic, MSIR, and Tambocor.

Hi, dabbo:

Quote: "Neurontin didn't do anything to me except make me feel out of it. Keppra helps the neuropathy, not in a HUGE way though. If I forget to take it, however, I KNOW that I didn't take it."

If you had not mentioned this, I think I would have asked my neurologist to switch me to Neurontin because I thought Neurontin was better than Keppra at controlling neuropathic pain.

BTW, are you a member of Phi Theta Kappa? I thought you could be because of the saying you put at the end of your message. I am a member of Phi Theta Kappa in two different colleges.

where is sue s post ? I have been on Keppra now going on 5 years and its the generic . also I did Miss 4 days of Keppra when my luggage was lost on a flight and nothing happen . druggist said it was ok but if it went into a week I would need to get some , but my luggage was found . and lesson learned carry medications with you on the plane . I have read that crazy med site and to each his own. all I know it helps me and I will not get off unless something happens . If that were to happen I think I will try Savelle . and yes my pain is nerve pain. hope I answered all questons. R

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread129441.html

I found Sue's post on Keppra there.

I only accept Keppra brand name from the pharmacist. On generic Keppra, not only did my seizures increased, but also my pain. My neurologist told me that someone who started on brand name Keppra should continue taking brand name Keppra instead of switching to generic Keppra. He said it is okay for a person who always took generic Keppra to continue taking generic Keppra.

My dosage of Keppra was increased from two tablets twice daily to three tablets twice daily. With all the medications I am taking, I really have the feeling of being a walking pharmacy.

read sues post . Everyone is different . I am on 1000mg 2 times aday with no problem and will continue .

Hi, razzle51:

I take brand name Keppra without any problems. I take three 500 mg tablets (=1,500 mg) twice daily. The night time dose is taken with a 2 mg Klonopin tablet, without any problems either. I still have some seizures, but no medications in the world is 100% effective, whatever the disease treated is.