How effective is Keppra for Complex Partial Seizures? (a real world drug study)
Summary:
Overall ratings: 3.6/5 Long term ratings: 3.7/5
This is a phase IV clinical study of how effective Keppra (levetiracetam) is for Complex partial seizures and for what kind of people. The study is created by eHealthMe from 31 Keppra users and is updated continuously.
What is Keppra?
Keppra has active ingredients of levetiracetam. It is often used in epilepsy. eHealthMe is studying from 73,504 Keppra users. Check the latest studies of Keppra.
What is Complex partial seizures?
Complex partial seizures (epileptic seizure) is found to be associated with 220 drugs and 440 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Complex partial seizures.
31 people are studied for taking Keppra in Complex partial seizures
Overall effectiveness (number of people):
Long term (1+ years) effectiveness (number of people):
Keppra effectiveness for Complex partial seizures (number of people):
Overall:
- not at all: 1
- somewhat: 5
- moderate: 8
- high: 9
- very high: 8
Long Term:
- not at all: 1
- somewhat: 2
- moderate: 7
- high: 6
- very high: 7
Gender of people who take Keppra for Complex partial seizures *:
- female: 77.42 %
- male: 22.58 %
Age of people who take Keppra for Complex partial seizures *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 3.23 %
- 20-29: 22.58 %
- 30-39: 19.35 %
- 40-49: 29.03 %
- 50-59: 6.45 %
- 60+: 19.35 %
Who find Keppra more effective for Complex Partial Seizures?
Gender of people who take Keppra for Complex partial seizures *:
- female: 88.24 %
- male: 11.76 %
Age of people who take Keppra for Complex partial seizures *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 5.88 %
- 20-29: 23.53 %
- 30-39: 17.65 %
- 40-49: 17.65 %
- 50-59: 11.76 %
- 60+: 23.53 %
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Keppra?
- You can start a phase IV clinical trial to monitor Keppra safety and effectiveness.How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Keppra (73,504 reports)
Treatments, associated drugs and conditions:
- Complex partial seizures (4,639 reports)
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on levetiracetam (the active ingredients of Keppra) and Keppra (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study neither.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION
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