I'm sorry to hear you've developed osteoporosis from taking Tegretol (carbamazepine) for many years. Keppra (levetiracetam) seems to be well-tolerated for you, which is good. Some other anticonvulsant medications that may be options to discuss with your neurologist include lamotrigine, pregabalin, or lacosamide. To help Show Full Answer

I'm sorry to hear you've developed osteoporosis from taking Tegretol (carbamazepine) for many years. Keppra (levetiracetam) seems to be well-tolerated for you, which is good. Some other anticonvulsant medications that may be options to discuss with your neurologist include lamotrigine, pregabalin, or lacosamide. To help manage your osteoporosis risk, be sure you are getting enough vitamin D and calcium. Regular weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises may also help. Have your doctor monitor your bone mineral density to guide treatment decisions.

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