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piracetam and Dizziness

piracetam has been researched along with Dizziness in 13 studies

Piracetam: A compound suggested to be both a nootropic and a neuroprotective agent.

Dizziness: An imprecise term which may refer to a sense of spatial disorientation, motion of the environment, or lightheadedness.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"In a double-blind crossover study we evaluated the antitremor effect of a 4-week treatment with either escalating dosages of levetiracetam or placebo in orthostatic tremor."9.15Levetiracetam in primary orthostatic tremor: a double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study. ( Deuschl, G; Hellriegel, H; Raethjen, J; Volkmann, J, 2011)
"To evaluate the efficacy and safety of 3,000 mg daily levetiracetam (LEV; Keppra) as an adjunctive therapy for Chinese patients with refractory partial seizures."9.14Efficacy and safety of levetiracetam (3,000 mg/Day) as an adjunctive therapy in Chinese patients with refractory partial seizures. ( Li, JM; Lv, Y; Sun, HB; Wang, XF; Xi, ZQ; Xiao, F; Xiao, Z, 2009)
"The objectives of this pilot trial were to assess the potential efficacy and safety of levetiracetam for the treatment of hot flashes, a major cause of morbidity among breast cancer survivors."9.13Levetiracetam for the treatment of hot flashes: a phase II study. ( Bardia, A; Barton, DL; Christensen, B; Kottschade, L; Loprinzi, CL; Sloan, JA; Smith, D; Tan, A; Thompson, S, 2008)
"To prospectively assess the safety and efficacy of levetiracetam in patients with uncontrolled focal epilepsy, in a common practice-based setting."9.12Levetiracetam in a broad population of patients with refractory epilepsy: interim results of the international SKATE trial. ( Despland, PA; Fejerman, N; Genton, P; Maubrey, MC; Peltola, J; Rektor, I; Sadzot, B; Schlit, AF; Steinhoff, B; van Hammée, G; van Paesschen, W; Vandervelden, C; Wroe, S, 2006)
"This subanalysis compared the efficacy of betahistine plus piracetam dual therapy versus betahistine monotherapy using data from OSVaLD, a 3 month, open-label, observational study conducted in 2272 patients with peripheral vestibular vertigo."7.81Betahistine plus piracetam dual therapy versus betahistine monotherapy for peripheral vestibular vertigo: a confounder-corrected subanalysis of the OSVaLD study. ( Lilenko, SV; Melnikov, OA; Nauta, J; Ouwens, MJ, 2015)
"A pilot study with piracetam (Nootropil; UCB) was performed in 5 selected dizzy patients who had a diagnosis of presbyvertigo or vertebrobasilar insufficiency."7.67The use of piracetam in vertigo. ( Fernandes, CM; Samuel, J, 1985)
" In Phase II/III trials, the adverse effects occurring more commonly in the treatment groups versus the placebo group were; somnolence (14."6.42Levetiracetam safety profiles and tolerability in epilepsy patients. ( Briggs, DE; French, JA, 2004)
"In a double-blind crossover study we evaluated the antitremor effect of a 4-week treatment with either escalating dosages of levetiracetam or placebo in orthostatic tremor."5.15Levetiracetam in primary orthostatic tremor: a double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study. ( Deuschl, G; Hellriegel, H; Raethjen, J; Volkmann, J, 2011)
"To evaluate the efficacy and safety of 3,000 mg daily levetiracetam (LEV; Keppra) as an adjunctive therapy for Chinese patients with refractory partial seizures."5.14Efficacy and safety of levetiracetam (3,000 mg/Day) as an adjunctive therapy in Chinese patients with refractory partial seizures. ( Li, JM; Lv, Y; Sun, HB; Wang, XF; Xi, ZQ; Xiao, F; Xiao, Z, 2009)
"The objectives of this pilot trial were to assess the potential efficacy and safety of levetiracetam for the treatment of hot flashes, a major cause of morbidity among breast cancer survivors."5.13Levetiracetam for the treatment of hot flashes: a phase II study. ( Bardia, A; Barton, DL; Christensen, B; Kottschade, L; Loprinzi, CL; Sloan, JA; Smith, D; Tan, A; Thompson, S, 2008)
"To prospectively assess the safety and efficacy of levetiracetam in patients with uncontrolled focal epilepsy, in a common practice-based setting."5.12Levetiracetam in a broad population of patients with refractory epilepsy: interim results of the international SKATE trial. ( Despland, PA; Fejerman, N; Genton, P; Maubrey, MC; Peltola, J; Rektor, I; Sadzot, B; Schlit, AF; Steinhoff, B; van Hammée, G; van Paesschen, W; Vandervelden, C; Wroe, S, 2006)
"This subanalysis compared the efficacy of betahistine plus piracetam dual therapy versus betahistine monotherapy using data from OSVaLD, a 3 month, open-label, observational study conducted in 2272 patients with peripheral vestibular vertigo."3.81Betahistine plus piracetam dual therapy versus betahistine monotherapy for peripheral vestibular vertigo: a confounder-corrected subanalysis of the OSVaLD study. ( Lilenko, SV; Melnikov, OA; Nauta, J; Ouwens, MJ, 2015)
" We could not demonstrate any association between the paradoxical effect of levetiracetam and type of epilepsy or the antiepileptic comedication used."3.74The risk of paradoxical levetiracetam effect is increased in mentally retarded patients. ( Barcs, G; Clemens, Z; Fabó, D; Holló, A; Jakus, R; Janszky, J; Kelemen, A; Rásonyi, G; Szucs, A, 2008)
"A pilot study with piracetam (Nootropil; UCB) was performed in 5 selected dizzy patients who had a diagnosis of presbyvertigo or vertebrobasilar insufficiency."3.67The use of piracetam in vertigo. ( Fernandes, CM; Samuel, J, 1985)
" Adverse events were reported in 34 (72."2.72Efficacy and safety of levetiracetam (up to 2000 mg/day) in Taiwanese patients with refractory partial seizures: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. ( Chen, SS; Edrich, P; Hiersemenzel, R; Hsih, MS; Lai, CW; Tsai, JJ; Yen, DJ, 2006)
" Adverse events reported after IV administration of LEV (dizziness, 52."2.72Levetiracetam intravenous infusion: a randomized, placebo-controlled safety and pharmacokinetic study. ( Daoust, A; Lu, ZS; Otoul, C; Ramael, S; Stockis, A; Toublanc, N; Troenaru, M, 2006)
" In Phase II/III trials, the adverse effects occurring more commonly in the treatment groups versus the placebo group were; somnolence (14."2.42Levetiracetam safety profiles and tolerability in epilepsy patients. ( Briggs, DE; French, JA, 2004)
"The migraine--a benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood complex is the most frequent etiology of pediatric dizziness, with an incidence of 34."1.30The migraine: benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood complex. ( Arroyo, R; Calvin, FJ; de Lucas, P; Herraiz, C; Tapia, MC, 1999)

Research

Studies (13)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (7.69)18.7374
1990's1 (7.69)18.2507
2000's8 (61.54)29.6817
2010's3 (23.08)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Melnikov, OA1
Lilenko, SV1
Nauta, J1
Ouwens, MJ1
Xiao, Z1
Li, JM1
Wang, XF1
Xiao, F1
Xi, ZQ1
Lv, Y1
Sun, HB1
Zakharov, VV1
Hellriegel, H1
Raethjen, J1
Deuschl, G1
Volkmann, J1
Briggs, DE1
French, JA1
Tsai, JJ1
Yen, DJ1
Hsih, MS1
Chen, SS1
Hiersemenzel, R1
Edrich, P1
Lai, CW1
Genton, P1
Sadzot, B1
Fejerman, N1
Peltola, J1
Despland, PA1
Steinhoff, B1
Rektor, I1
Wroe, S1
Maubrey, MC1
Vandervelden, C1
van Hammée, G1
Schlit, AF1
van Paesschen, W1
Ramael, S1
Daoust, A1
Otoul, C1
Toublanc, N1
Troenaru, M1
Lu, ZS1
Stockis, A1
Thompson, S1
Bardia, A1
Tan, A1
Barton, DL1
Kottschade, L1
Sloan, JA1
Christensen, B1
Smith, D1
Loprinzi, CL1
Mazza, M1
Martini, A1
Scoppetta, M1
Mazza, S1
Szucs, A1
Clemens, Z1
Jakus, R1
Rásonyi, G1
Fabó, D1
Holló, A1
Barcs, G1
Kelemen, A1
Janszky, J1
Herraiz, C1
Calvin, FJ1
Tapia, MC1
de Lucas, P1
Arroyo, R1
Fernandes, CM1
Samuel, J1

Clinical Trials (4)

Trial Overview

TrialPhaseEnrollmentStudy TypeStart DateStatus
Trial Studying the Safety and Efficacy of Keppra® as Adjunctive Therapy in Adult Patients With Uncontrolled Partial Epilepsy[NCT00630968]Phase 41,541 participants (Actual)Interventional2000-08-31Completed
The BrainDrugs-Epilepsy Study: A Prospective Open-label Cohort Precision Medicine Study in Epilepsy[NCT05450822]550 participants (Anticipated)Observational2022-02-18Recruiting
Intravenous Levetiracetam as First-line Anticonvulsive Treatment in Patients With Non-convulsive Status Epilepticus[NCT00603135]Phase 20 participants (Actual)Interventional2008-01-31Withdrawn
A Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Levetiracetam Prophylaxis in Critically Ill Patients With Severe Traumatic Brain Injury[NCT04836481]20 participants (Anticipated)Observational2021-01-01Recruiting
[information is prepared from clinicaltrials.gov, extracted Sep-2024]

Reviews

1 review available for piracetam and Dizziness

ArticleYear
Levetiracetam safety profiles and tolerability in epilepsy patients.
    Expert opinion on drug safety, 2004, Volume: 3, Issue:5

    Topics: Abnormalities, Drug-Induced; Adolescent; Adult; Age Factors; Aged; Animals; Anticonvulsants; Astheni

2004

Trials

7 trials available for piracetam and Dizziness

ArticleYear
Efficacy and safety of levetiracetam (3,000 mg/Day) as an adjunctive therapy in Chinese patients with refractory partial seizures.
    European neurology, 2009, Volume: 61, Issue:4

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Analysis of Variance; Anticonvulsants; Body Weight; Chemotherapy, Adjuvant;

2009
Levetiracetam in primary orthostatic tremor: a double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study.
    Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society, 2011, Volume: 26, Issue:13

    Topics: Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anticonvulsants; Cross-Over Studies; Dizziness; Double-Blind Method; Female

2011
Efficacy and safety of levetiracetam (up to 2000 mg/day) in Taiwanese patients with refractory partial seizures: a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study.
    Epilepsia, 2006, Volume: 47, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Asian People; Cross-Over Studies; Dizziness; Double-Blind Method

2006
Levetiracetam in a broad population of patients with refractory epilepsy: interim results of the international SKATE trial.
    Acta neurologica Scandinavica, 2006, Volume: 113, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Anticonvulsants; Disorders of Excessive Somnolence; Dizziness; Dose-Response Relationship, Dr

2006
Levetiracetam intravenous infusion: a randomized, placebo-controlled safety and pharmacokinetic study.
    Epilepsia, 2006, Volume: 47, Issue:7

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Area Under Curve; Blood Pressure; Disorders of Excessi

2006
Levetiracetam intravenous infusion: a randomized, placebo-controlled safety and pharmacokinetic study.
    Epilepsia, 2006, Volume: 47, Issue:7

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Area Under Curve; Blood Pressure; Disorders of Excessi

2006
Levetiracetam intravenous infusion: a randomized, placebo-controlled safety and pharmacokinetic study.
    Epilepsia, 2006, Volume: 47, Issue:7

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Area Under Curve; Blood Pressure; Disorders of Excessi

2006
Levetiracetam intravenous infusion: a randomized, placebo-controlled safety and pharmacokinetic study.
    Epilepsia, 2006, Volume: 47, Issue:7

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Area Under Curve; Blood Pressure; Disorders of Excessi

2006
Levetiracetam intravenous infusion: a randomized, placebo-controlled safety and pharmacokinetic study.
    Epilepsia, 2006, Volume: 47, Issue:7

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Area Under Curve; Blood Pressure; Disorders of Excessi

2006
Levetiracetam intravenous infusion: a randomized, placebo-controlled safety and pharmacokinetic study.
    Epilepsia, 2006, Volume: 47, Issue:7

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Area Under Curve; Blood Pressure; Disorders of Excessi

2006
Levetiracetam intravenous infusion: a randomized, placebo-controlled safety and pharmacokinetic study.
    Epilepsia, 2006, Volume: 47, Issue:7

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Area Under Curve; Blood Pressure; Disorders of Excessi

2006
Levetiracetam intravenous infusion: a randomized, placebo-controlled safety and pharmacokinetic study.
    Epilepsia, 2006, Volume: 47, Issue:7

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Area Under Curve; Blood Pressure; Disorders of Excessi

2006
Levetiracetam intravenous infusion: a randomized, placebo-controlled safety and pharmacokinetic study.
    Epilepsia, 2006, Volume: 47, Issue:7

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Adult; Anticonvulsants; Area Under Curve; Blood Pressure; Disorders of Excessi

2006
Levetiracetam for the treatment of hot flashes: a phase II study.
    Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer, 2008, Volume: 16, Issue:1

    Topics: Breast Neoplasms; Dizziness; Fatigue; Female; Hot Flashes; Humans; Levetiracetam; Middle Aged; Nootr

2008
Effect of levetiracetam on depression and anxiety in adult epileptic patients.
    Progress in neuro-psychopharmacology & biological psychiatry, 2008, Feb-15, Volume: 32, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Age Factors; Anticonvulsants; Anxiety Disorders; Depressive Disorder; Dizziness; Epilepsies,

2008

Other Studies

5 other studies available for piracetam and Dizziness

ArticleYear
Betahistine plus piracetam dual therapy versus betahistine monotherapy for peripheral vestibular vertigo: a confounder-corrected subanalysis of the OSVaLD study.
    Current medical research and opinion, 2015, Volume: 31, Issue:11

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Betahistine; Dizziness; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Odds Ratio; Piracetam; Vasod

2015
[Vinpotropil in the treatment of dyscirculatory encephalopathy with cognitive impairment without dementia].
    Zhurnal nevrologii i psikhiatrii imeni S.S. Korsakova, 2010, Volume: 110, Issue:11 Pt 1

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Cognition Disorders; Dementia, Vascular; Dizziness; Drug Administration Schedule; Drug

2010
The risk of paradoxical levetiracetam effect is increased in mentally retarded patients.
    Epilepsia, 2008, Volume: 49, Issue:7

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anticonvulsants; Child; Disorders of Excessive Somnolence; Dizziness; Drug

2008
The migraine: benign paroxysmal vertigo of childhood complex.
    The international tinnitus journal, 1999, Volume: 5, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Child; Child, Preschool; Diazepam; Dizziness; Female; Humans; Infant; Male; Migraine Dis

1999
The use of piracetam in vertigo.
    South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde, 1985, Nov-23, Volume: 68, Issue:11

    Topics: Aged; Dizziness; Electronystagmography; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Pilot Projects; Piracetam

1985