Keppra Therapy Guidelines

Patient Education and Monitoring

• The American Academy of Neurology recommends that patients carry medical identification indicating they have epilepsy and are taking antiepileptic medication 1
• For patients with pre-existing liver disease, the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases suggests considering monthly liver function tests 2
• Standard adult dosing begins at 500 mg twice daily with potential increases to 1000-3000 mg/day based on clinical response, as recommended by the American College of Clinical Pharmacology 1
• The American College of Clinical Pharmacology recommends using seizure diaries to track frequency and patterns of seizures 1