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Has Anyone Here Ever Used Brivaracetam Aka Briviact?

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Westminster, CO

How did it work for you? Any strong side effects? I will be starting it soon, just want to know if anyone has any experience with it.

June 16, 2019
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A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

Im on it at the moment . Ive just been abit grumpy so people tell me. I think im more noise sensitive and that hasn't helped a it makes me grumpy. But I have been more alert so that's a good thing. I hope it helps you.

June 16, 2019
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I recently started taking Briviact. I started feeling cramps in my lower legs and feet. It stopped after the 2nd week.
I'm now in about the third week and I'm noticing mood changes. I recently had two disagreements with family members that I normally would not have had. I've found myself apologizing twice and blaming this new medicine.
I'm going to give it a little more time and hope it stabilizes.
I've also felt a few dizzy spells while taking it.
Hopefully this helps! Wishing you all the best!

February 24
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I have tried brivact in the past I felt like I was in a coma I called my old neurologist and said im taking myself off that medication the next day I was still foggy but I felt better after stopping brivact and it's very expensive too

July 13, 2023
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I'm on briact. No side effects fore me.

June 18, 2019
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I looked in my medical journal that we use in the hospital and here is what it said for adverse effects—
16% somnolence and sedation
12% dizziness
9% fatigue
5% nausea and vomiting
3% cerebellar coordination and balance disturbances
3% irritability
2% constipation
But I’m not taking this AED so i can’t say any of these are for sure or if there are other side effects

June 16, 2019

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