Current medical treatment: I've been given a proventil HFA inhaler. I'm two take two puffs for shortness of breath every 4-6 hours as needed In june I had a normal chest x-ray and echo cardiogram I've had more blood tests than I can count in the past few months. Many CBCs, TSH, T3, T4, cortisol, , mono (never been exposed), immunoglobulin, lyme disease, and quite a few rare and genetic things that an endocrinologist tested me for. WIth the exception of my hormones, they've all been normal. I've had my glucose tested by paramedics during some of the times I felt the worst


The mechanism of action of Levetiracetam (brand name: keppra) is unknown. Levetiracetam can very rarely cause adverse reactions that are similar to asthma. In 2% of the adverse reactions, it can even cause asthma. The lack of data about the mechanism does not allow any explanation to be given. If the symptoms increase after taking keppra, then your doctors might reconsider the dosage or taking keppra at all.

Hi - I have been taking seizure meds since 2001 following an AVM in the Temporal Lobe. The drugs I've taken.....Dilantin, Depakote, Carbatrol (the longest period), Lamictal and now Keppra.

Carbatrol DEFINITELY gave me breathing issues and a number of other side effects. I switched to Lamictal (8 months ago) and within weeks I could actually breath again.... I felt like I had so much energy. Unfortunately I had a seizure and panicked changing back to Carbatrol. I am solely on Keppra (this is my first week) without the Carbatrol and I still have the same breathing issues. I still hope and pray everyday! that someone will come up with a seizure med that has little side effects:))))).