Levetiracetam

Common brands: Keppra Xr, Keppra, Levetiracetam Er, Spritam, Levetiracetam Extended-Release

Top reporter: Ucb, Inc.

Anti-epileptic Agent [EPC]Benzodiazepine [EPC]Mood Stabilizer [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]
130,482
Total Reports
51,750
Serious Reports
11,791
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (9.04%)

Patient Demographics

Male
50,665
Female
61,417

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Levetiracetam.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 SEIZURE 15,701
12.9%
2 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 12,085
9.9%
3 OFF LABEL USE 9,237
7.6%
4 FATIGUE 5,513
4.5%
5 CONVULSION 4,086
3.4%
6 SOMNOLENCE 4,071
3.3%
7 EPILEPSY 4,047
3.3%
8 FALL 3,712
3.1%
9 HEADACHE 3,680
3.0%
10 MATERNAL EXPOSURE DURING PREGNANCY 3,616
3.0%
11 NAUSEA 3,542
2.9%
12 DIZZINESS 3,539
2.9%
13 DRUG INTERACTION 3,403
2.8%
14 DIARRHOEA 3,181
2.6%
15 DEATH 3,175
2.6%
16 VOMITING 3,173
2.6%
17 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 3,118
2.6%
18 PYREXIA 2,984
2.5%
19 FOETAL EXPOSURE DURING PREGNANCY 2,944
2.4%
20 GENERALISED TONIC-CLONIC SEIZURE 2,877
2.4%
21 STATUS EPILEPTICUS 2,862
2.4%
22 PNEUMONIA 2,586
2.1%
23 CONFUSIONAL STATE 2,547
2.1%
24 ASTHENIA 2,484
2.0%
25 RASH 2,465
2.0%
26 DEPRESSION 2,398
2.0%
27 THROMBOCYTOPENIA 2,167
1.8%
28 ANXIETY 2,149
1.8%
29 AGGRESSION 2,137
1.8%
30 TOXICITY TO VARIOUS AGENTS 2,090
1.7%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.