Is Keppra 50mg x 2 tablets for the control of seizure? Any side effects?

Yes. Keppra is the brand name for levetiracetam, and it is commonly prescribed to control seizures (epilepsy).

1. Is Keppra 50 mg × 2 tablets for seizure control?

Yes, Keppra is an anti-epileptic (anti-seizure) medication.

50 mg × 2 tablets = 100 mg per dose.

This is a very low dose, usually prescribed for:

Young children

Elderly or frail patients

Initial titration (starting dose)

Patients sensitive to medications or with kidney issues

Typical adult starting doses are usually 500 mg twice daily, so 100 mg suggests a carefully adjusted or paediatric dose.

How Keppra works

It helps stabilize electrical activity in the brain

Reduces the likelihood of abnormal firing that causes seizures

Works for partial, generalized, and myoclonic seizures

Common side effects (most are mild)

These often improve after the first few weeks:

Neurological / mental

Drowsiness

Dizziness

Fatigue

Headache

Irritability or mood changes

Emotional / behavioral (important to watch)

Agitation

Anxiety

Depression

Sudden mood swings

Increased aggression (especially in children)

Less common but important side effects (seek medical advice)

Severe mood or personality changes

Suicidal thoughts

Extreme sleepiness or confusion

Rash or allergic reaction (rare)

Coordination problems or frequent falls

Key safety points

Do NOT stop Keppra suddenly → may trigger seizures

Take it at the same time daily

Alcohol can worsen side effects

Dose adjustments are needed in kidney disease

When to call the doctor urgently

New or worsening behavioral changes

Severe lethargy or confusion

Any breakthrough seizures

Signs of allergic reaction (rash, swelling, breathing difficulty)

If you’d like, I can:

Explain why this specific low dose was chosen

Help you monitor side effects

Tailor advice for child, elderly, or special-needs patients

Compare Keppra with other seizure medications

Just let me know.