Levetiracetam and Limb reduction defect - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Limb reduction defect is reported as a side effect among people who take Levetiracetam (levetiracetam), especially for people who are male, 0-1 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Folic Acid, and have Foetal exposure during pregnancy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Limb reduction defect when taking Levetiracetam. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 74,747 people who have side effects when taking Levetiracetam from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Levetiracetam?

Levetiracetam has active ingredients of levetiracetam. It is often used in epilepsy. eHealthMe is studying from 75,292 Levetiracetam users. Check the latest studies of Levetiracetam.

What is Limb reduction defect?

Limb reduction defect (a birth defect in which all or some of the limbs of a foetus do not completely form while in utero) is found to be associated with 62 drugs and 134 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Limb reduction defect.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

74,747 people reported to have side effects when taking Levetiracetam.
Among them, 26 people (0.03%) have Limb reduction defect.

Could Levetiracetam cause Limb reduction defect?

Among these 26 people:

How long have people been on Levetiracetam when they have Limb reduction defect? *

What is the gender of people who have Limb reduction defect when taking Levetiracetam? *

female: 6.25 %
male: 93.75 %

What is the age of people who have Limb reduction defect when taking Levetiracetam? *

What are other drugs people take besides Levetiracetam? *

What are other side effects people have besides Limb reduction defect? *

Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy (exposing your unborn child to contraindicated in pregnancy leads birth defect): 19 people, 73.08%
Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy (use of substance during pregnancy): 6 people, 23.08%
Potter's Syndrome: 2 people, 7.69%
Caudal Regression Syndrome (disorder that impairs the development of the lower (caudal) half of the body): 2 people, 7.69%
Premature Baby: 1 person, 3.85%
Oligohydramnios (a condition in pregnancy characterized by a deficiency of amniotic fluid): 1 person, 3.85%
Low Birth Weight Baby: 1 person, 3.85%
Klinefelter's Syndrome (a chromosomal abnormality (xxy)weaker muscles and reduced strength): 1 person, 3.85%
Foetal Growth Restriction (poor growth of a baby while in the mother's womb during pregnancy): 1 person, 3.85%
Bone Development Abnormal: 1 person, 3.85%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Foetal Exposure During Pregnancy (exposing your unborn child to contraindicated in pregnancy leads birth defect): 3 people, 11.54%

* 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 Levetiracetam) and Levetiracetam (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?

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