Levetiracetam(Keppra)

Anticonvulsant (treats TD by binding to synaptic vesicle protein 2A, also procognitive nootrophic effects)

Dosing

500mg 1 qhs x7days, 2 qhs x7days then 3 qhs. XR form is better tolerated and $5/mth at costplusdrugs.com

Management

Warn of rare SJS rash. Rarely can cause irritability or other psychiatric side effects. Common SE: sedation, dizziness, dyscoordination. Weight neutral.

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