Hello. I'm 46 year old male and about four months ago I have experienced one serious car accident in which I seriously injured my head. I was in coma for five days but luckily I woke up and everything turned out well. Only problem that I have developed I have discovered a month later because next month I have started to suffer from partial seizures. Doctor prescribed me some drug called Keppra and I'm very satisfied with it.
But recently I have noticed that I have some small bump on my penis and that it started to curve on one side.
If I'm correct- this is called Peyronie’s disease- could it be from using this drug?
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Hello. I have just read your post and it has definitely made me thinking because it is very interesting. Even before I knew some facts about these anti-seizure medications but I have never heard that they could cause this Peyronie’s disease that you’ve mentioned.
Then, I have read this great article about antiepileptic drugs and listen what I have found out about their most common side effects.
Long term use of these drugs can cause joint pains mimicking, rheumatism, heel and knuckle pads, frozen shoulder, Dupuytren's contractures and finally- hardening of a portion of the penis called Peyronie's disease. This surprised me also. Talk with your neurologist about this and possible drug change!
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I recently started taking keppra. Been taking for a month or so to treat transgeminal neuralgia Started Having penal curvature a couple weeks ago. Will this go away if I stop taking keppra?
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Hi guest.
Penile curvature is not a known side effect of Keppra (levetiracetam), a medication used to treat seizures and some types of pain disorders. Therefore, it is unlikely that the curvature is directly related to the medication.
However, it is possible that the medication may be indirectly contributing to the curvature. For example, if Keppra is causing drowsiness or other side effects that affect sexual function, this could lead to changes in the curvature of the penis.
In general, it is not recommended to stop taking any medication without first consulting with your healthcare provider, as this can have potentially harmful consequences. Your healthcare provider can advise you on whether it is safe to stop taking Keppra and can help you develop a plan for managing your condition if you need to switch to a different medication.
Hope this helps.
Penile curvature is not a known side effect of Keppra (levetiracetam), a medication used to treat seizures and some types of pain disorders. Therefore, it is unlikely that the curvature is directly related to the medication.
However, it is possible that the medication may be indirectly contributing to the curvature. For example, if Keppra is causing drowsiness or other side effects that affect sexual function, this could lead to changes in the curvature of the penis.
In general, it is not recommended to stop taking any medication without first consulting with your healthcare provider, as this can have potentially harmful consequences. Your healthcare provider can advise you on whether it is safe to stop taking Keppra and can help you develop a plan for managing your condition if you need to switch to a different medication.
Hope this helps.
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