If I stop taking Keppra suddenly, will it cause withdrawal seizure?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. First of all, I like to share a medical dilemma when it comes to a seizure disorder. When we evaluate for seizure or the number of seizures, the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and Electroencephalogram (EEG) is often performed. If we get any abnormality, then the diagnosis becomes easy and so the treatment. If we fail to detect any abnormality on both tests, then it is called idiopathic seizure and the available data indicate that idiopathic seizure is more dangerous than what we call some specific pathology associated seizures. Because of this irrespective of the cause, every patient is recommended to use medication for certain duration. The reason for recommending is based on the fact that seizure episode is one of the serious medical events, and it may be life threatening for the individual. I like to make it clear that cold turkey discontinuation ofKeppra (Levetiracetam) does not cause withdrawal seizure, but because of idiopathic nature of your first episode, any further seizure cannot be ruled out. I will also like to inform you that first seizure at 19 years of age is almost never normal and there is a pathology, which is beyond the detection by current MRI, EEG, and other available techniques. I hope this answers you. If you have more questions feel free to write back to me.