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Has Anyone Experienced Memory Loss, Slurring Of Words, And Hot Flashes On Keppra?

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Sidney, NY

I've been taking Kepora for 9 years in March, and have been seizure free for 9 years with the combo of Kepora and klonipin, I'm wondering about long term side effects as recently I've experienced short term memory loss, slurred speech, and hot flashes.

February 17, 2018
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I took Keppra for about 8 years until I gained a tolerance to it. Never experienced any of those symptoms except the slurred speech and that worked itself out. Been on meds since I was two and worried about long-term effects. Happy to say that I just got back from neuropsych testing and have a strong memory(gave me a huge confidence boost, I think I assumed my memory was poor because of all of the meds). If you’re really worried about your memory, mention it to your neurologist and get neuropsych testing done. Take care

February 18, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have been on Keppra for the past 3 to 4 years along with Carbamazepine (so sad not being able to remember exactly how long I have been on a medication), anyhow, I have experience all of the symptoms you mention in your question. As far as the long term side effects of these symptoms, I cannot tell and hope someone else provides a better and more useful answer.

February 18, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Lots of memory problems and hot flashes

August 19, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have those same 3 problems! My memory is getting worse by the day and have had slurred speech and hot flashes, but I have also lost my eyebrows and my hair is coming out in different areas. I don't know if my low blood sugar spells have been coming from this or not?

February 28, 2018
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I was on Keppra 7 years ago, for 1 year. And they were no help to me.

September 6, 2018

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