Keppra xr and Constipation - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Constipation is reported as a side effect among people who take Keppra xr (levetiracetam), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Keppra, and have Headache.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Constipation when taking Keppra xr. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 2,026 people who have side effects when taking Keppra xr 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 Constipation?

Constipation is found to be associated with 3,004 drugs and 4,619 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Constipation.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

2,026 people reported to have side effects when taking Keppra xr.
Among them, 19 people (0.94%) have Constipation.

Among these 19 people:

How long have people been on Keppra xr when they have Constipation? *

What is the gender of people who have Constipation when taking Keppra xr? *

female: 72.22 %
male: 27.78 %

What is the age of people who have Constipation when taking Keppra xr? *

What are other drugs people take besides Keppra xr? *

What are other side effects people have besides Constipation? *

Headache (pain in head): 7 people, 36.84%
Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 6 people, 31.58%
Abdominal Pain: 6 people, 31.58%
Dizziness: 5 people, 26.32%
Muscle Twitching: 5 people, 26.32%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 4 people, 21.05%
Balance Disorder: 4 people, 21.05%
Drug Ineffective: 4 people, 21.05%
Vaginal Bleeding: 3 people, 15.79%
Chest Pain: 3 people, 15.79%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Breast Cancer: 3 people, 15.79%
Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 15.79%
Wheezing (a high-pitched whistling sound made while you breath): 2 people, 10.53%
Muscle Twitching: 2 people, 10.53%
Breast Cancer Metastatic: 2 people, 10.53%
Cough: 2 people, 10.53%
Diarrhea: 2 people, 10.53%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 2 people, 10.53%
Hypersensitivity: 2 people, 10.53%
Urinary Tract Infection: 2 people, 10.53%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related 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 (the active ingredients of Keppra xr) and Keppra xr (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.

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.

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).

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