Efficacy of Keppra in Acute Alcohol Related Seizure Control--A Pilot Study

Medical University of South Carolina

Overview

Pilot study to evaluate efficacy of Keppra (levetiracetam) for seizure control in patients with alcohol related seizures.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Conditions

Seizure, Alcohol Related

Interventions

levetiracetamDRUG

2 gram iv load, 500mg bid

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 64 Years

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Inclusion Criteria: * No trauma * Not pregnant * No other cause for seizure (hypoglycemia, CNS causes, trauma) * Good family support * Working telephone contact Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Renal failure (creatine \> 2mg/dl * Fever or illness * Hypotension * Any trauma

Locations (1)

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Decreased seizures

Time frame: 1, 2, 4, 8 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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