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Levetiracetam mood changes — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateCNS TherapeuticsLevetiracetam mood changesGPhC CRA

A patient taking levetiracetam reports new irritability, low mood and aggressive outbursts noticed by family. What is the most appropriate action?

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Correct answer: D — Refer to the prescriber to review possible psychiatric adverse effects

Levetiracetam can be associated with mood and behavioural adverse effects requiring review. This makes refer to the prescriber to review possible psychiatric adverse effects the single best answer in this scenario. The other options would either miss the key safety issue, delay appropriate review, or fail to meet the relevant clinical or professional requirement.

Reference: BNF