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Compare Trusopt vs. Keppra

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  • Dorzolamide
    Levetiracetam (Keppra)
  • Dorzolamide
    Levetiracetam (Keppra)

  • Summary of Trusopt vs. Keppra

    Summary for Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
    Prescription only

    Dorzolamide is an eye drop medication used to treat high pressure in the eye in people with glaucoma or ocular hypertension. The dosage is 1 drop applied directly into the affected eye(s) three times per day. It's available as a generic only as the brand-name medication Trusopt has been discontinued. Dorzolamide is a sulfa medication, so it might not be the best choice if you have a serious sulfa allergy. Side effects include burning or stinging in the eye and a bitter taste in the mouth.

    Summary for Antiepileptic
    Prescription only

    Immediate-release levetiracetam is a seizure medication for adults and children. It's known as the brand names Keppra and Roweepra, and it also has a generic version. This medication comes as a tablet and liquid that's taken twice each day. The dosage depends on your age, weight, and the type of seizure you have. Levetiracetam (Keppra) doesn't have any known interactions with food or medications. Common side effects include weakness, sleepiness, and headache.

  • Indications of Trusopt vs. Keppra

    Indications for

    Treatment of high pressure in the eye in people with:

    •Ocular hypertension
    •Open-angle glaucoma
    Indications for
    •Focal aware (partial-onset) seizures in people ages 1 month and older
    •Add-on treatment for myoclonic seizures from juvenile myoclonic epilepsy in people ages 12 years and older
    •Add-on treatment for generalized tonic-clonic seizures in people ages 6 years and older

  • Pros and Cons of Trusopt vs. Keppra

    Pros and Const for Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor
    Pros
    •Doesn't typically cause side effects throughout the rest of your body
    •Can be combined with other medications
    •Safe to use in children
    Cons
    •Needs to be used 3 times a day
    •Can cause eye irritation right after applying a drop
    •Not the best option if you're allergic to sulfa medications
    Pros and Const for Antiepileptic
    Pros
    •Available as tablets and a liquid (liquid recommended for children weighing 44 lbs or less)
    •Taken by mouth with or without food
    •Usually tolerated well
    Cons
    •Need to take twice per day
    •Might cause changes in behavior or mood
    •Might not be the best option if you have a history of mental health problems (e.g., depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder)

  • Common Side Effects of Trusopt vs. Keppra

    Common Side Effects for
    •Burning or stinging in the eye (33%)
    •Bitter taste (25%)
    •Bacterial eye infection (10-15%)
    •Allergic reaction in the eye (10%)
    Common Side Effects for

    Side effects were reported by people with focal aware seizures taking levetiracetam (Keppra) with other seizure medications. Side effects might differ for other seizure types. <br> Adults:

    •Weakness (15%)
    •Sleepiness (15%)
    •Headache (14%)
    •Infection (13%)
    •Dizziness (9%)

    Children:

    •Headache (19%)
    •Common cold symptoms (15%)
    •Vomiting (15%)
    •Sleepiness (13%)
    •Tiredness (11%)
    •Being aggressive (10%)
    •Cough (9%)
    •Stuffy nose (9%)
    •Upper stomach pain (9%)
    •Lower appetite (8%)

  • Warnings of Trusopt vs. Keppra

    Common Side Effects for
    •Severe allergic reactions
    •Risk for eye infection (from contamination)
    •Risk for swelling of the cornea
    Common Side Effects for
    •Abnormal mood, thoughts, or behavior
    •Suicidal thoughts or behavior
    •Difficulty with speech, movement, and concentration
    •Serious allergic reactions and skin reactions
    •Withdrawal seizures
    •Low blood cell counts
    •Higher blood pressure in young children
    •Seizure control during pregnancy

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