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What is Brivaracetam

Brivaracetam is an anti-epileptic drug, also called an anticonvulsant.

Brivaracetam is used to treat partial onset seizures in people with epilepsy.

Brivaracetam oral is for use in adults and children who are at least 4 years old. Brivaracetam injection is for use in people who are at least 16 years old.

Warnings

Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking seizure medicine. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use brivaracetam if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

  • depression or other mood problems;
  • suicidal thoughts or actions;
  • liver disease; or
  • alcoholism or drug addiction.

You may have thoughts about suicide while taking brivaracetam. Your doctor should check your progress at regular visits. Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms.

Follow your doctor’s instructions about taking seizure medication if you are pregnant. Seizure control is very important during pregnancy, and having a seizure could harm both mother and baby. Do not start or stop taking this medicine without your doctor’s advice, and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry to track the effects of brivaracetam on the baby.

It may not be safe to breast-feed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.

Brivaracetam oral is not approved for use by anyone younger than 4 years old. Brivaracetam injection is for use in people who are at least 16 years old.

What should I avoid while taking brivaracetam?

Avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how brivaracetam will affect you. Dizziness or severe drowsiness can cause falls or other accidents.

Brivaracetam Side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, anxiety, panic attacks, trouble sleeping, or if you feel impulsive, irritable, agitated, hostile, aggressive, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), depressed, or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.

Brivaracetam may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

  • severe dizziness or drowsiness;
  • a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
  • loss of balance or coordination;
  • unusual thoughts or behavior; or
  • hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not real).

Common side effects of brivaracetam may include:

  • dizziness, drowsiness;
  • nausea, vomiting; or
  • feeling tired.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Brivaracetam side effects (more detail)

Drug Interactions

When you start or stop taking brivaracetam, your doctor may need to adjust the doses of any other medicines you take on a regular basis.

Other drugs may affect brivaracetam, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your other medicines. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

Disclaimer:

Information on this page is provided for general information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment decision based on information contained in this page without consulting other references including the package insert of the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any erroneous information contained on this page.