Many of the mad out there have the side effect of feeling drowsy an sleepy. When I wake up, I'm very drowsy and feel like zombie. I even have to guide myself by catching the wall while leaving my bedroom. It takes me between an 1-2 hrs when I start becoming more alert. But like I always say , everyone has a diff body chemistry with AED's . What ever side effects u may have from the meds, someone else would have different side effects. Maybe they can tolerate it better, or could be worse .

I also take Keppra 1000mg twice a day. Ive been taken it for many years an i have not gone threw depression. Most of the medication that is out before and after keppra can cause seizures. I all depands on the person.

B12 helps a lot

I started Keppra about a year ago and went through side effects that effected my mood. I spoke to my doctor about it and she prescribed vitamin b12 (or b6). That seemed to help alleviate the mood problem and helps keep me awake.

You may want to talk to your Dr. And find a medication that has less reaction on you from the side effects.
Happy to have helped what I could. And good luck to u