Keppra xr and Spironolactone drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Keppra xr (levetiracetam) and Spironolactone (spironolactone). Common drug interactions include muscle spasms among females and arrhythmia among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Keppra xr and Spironolactone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 14 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
What is Keppra xr?
Keppra xr has active ingredients of levetiracetam. It is often used in epilepsy. eHealthMe is studying from 2,272 Keppra xr users. Check the latest studies of Keppra xr.
What is Spironolactone?
Spironolactone has active ingredients of spironolactone. It is often used in acne. eHealthMe is studying from 122,947 Spironolactone users. Check the latest studies of Spironolactone.
14 people who take Keppra xr and Spironolactone together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Keppra Xr and Spironolactone, by gender? *:
female:
- Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
- Diarrhoea
- Headache (pain in head)
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Neuropathy peripheral (surface nerve damage)
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Abdominal pain
- Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
- Chest pain
- Cough
male:
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
- Drug-induced liver injury (diseases of the liver that are caused by physician-prescribed medications)
- Fall
- Head injury
- Infection
- Malignant melanoma (skin cancer rises from melancytes)
- Overdose
- Post procedural infection
- Thyroid cancer
What are the common drug interactions of Keppra Xr and Spironolactone, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
- Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
40-49:
- Confusional state
- Contusion (a type of hematoma of tissue in which capillaries)
- Convulsion (muscles contract and relax rapidly and repeatedly, resulting in an uncontrolled shaking of the body)
- Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
- Grand mal convulsion (a type of generalized seizure that affects the entire brain)
- Head injury
- Loss of consciousness
- Musculoskeletal stiffness (stiffness of the body's muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves)
- Swelling
- Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body)
50-59:
- Diarrhoea
- Headache (pain in head)
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Neuropathy peripheral (surface nerve damage)
- Abdominal pain
- Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
- Chest pain
- Constipation
- Cough
- Depressed mood
60+:
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat)
- Drug-induced liver injury (diseases of the liver that are caused by physician-prescribed medications)
- Thyroid cancer
- Fall
- Head injury
- Infection
- Malignant melanoma (skin cancer rises from melancytes)
- Muscle spasms (muscle contraction)
- Overdose
- Post procedural infection
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- Seizures (abnormal excessive or synchronous neuronal activity in the brain): 7 people, 50.00%
- Pain: 3 people, 21.43%
- Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 2 people, 14.29%
- Nail Infection: 2 people, 14.29%
- Diarrhea: 2 people, 14.29%
- Constipation: 2 people, 14.29%
- Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 14.29%
- Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 2 people, 14.29%
- High Blood Pressure: 2 people, 14.29%
- Urinary Tract Infection: 2 people, 14.29%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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Effectiveness of, side effects of, and alternative drugs to the 2 drugs:
- Keppra xr (2,272 reports)
- Spironolactone (122,947 reports)
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Browse all side effects of Keppra xr:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all side effects of Spironolactone:
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zBrowse all interactions between Keppra xr and drugs from A to Z:
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zRelated publications that referenced our studies
- Schattner A, Al-Bewerat A, "Levetiracetam (Keppra), urinary retention and literature search", A fatty cause of renal failure; what is your diagnosis?, 2016 Oct .
- Spengler DC, Montouris GD, Hohler AD, "Levetiracetam as a possible contributor to acute kidney injury", Clinical therapeutics, 2014 Aug .
- Almeida DM, Jean MR, Chystsiakova A, Monahan E, Oliveira SB, Monteiro IM, "Levetiracetam-associated acute pancreatitis in an adolescent with autism: a case report", Pancreas, 2013 Jan .
- Schattner A, Al-Bewerat A, "Levetiracetam (Keppra), urinary retention and literature search", A fatty cause of renal failure; what is your diagnosis?, 2016 Oct .
- Spengler DC, Montouris GD, Hohler AD, "Levetiracetam as a possible contributor to acute kidney injury", Clinical therapeutics, 2014 Aug .
- Almeida DM, Jean MR, Chystsiakova A, Monahan E, Oliveira SB, Monteiro IM, "Levetiracetam-associated acute pancreatitis in an adolescent with autism: a case report", Pancreas, 2013 Jan .
How the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on levetiracetam and spironolactone (the active ingredients of Keppra xr and Spironolactone, respectively), and Keppra xr and Spironolactone (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
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