pain in the back, ribs, arms, or legs
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects
Your doctor can best discuss What side effects can Trileptal cause? Common side effects can include: cold symptoms
depressed mood
2273; Thoughts of suicide or self-harm, worsening mood, or feelings of depression; Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome): Trileptal can cause serious side effects, including: 1
Call the doctor right away if signs like low mood ( depression ), nervousness, restlessness, grouchiness, panic attacks, or changes in mood Trileptal can cause side effects, such as headaches, fatigue, and abdominal pain
Common side effects of Trileptal include dizziness, sleepiness, double vision, and nausea
Symptoms of low blood sodium include: • other unusual changes in behavior or mood: How can I watch for early symptoms of suicidal thoughts and actions? Pay attention to any changes, especially sudden changes, in mood Oxcarbazepine (Trade name: Trileptal) is a mood stabilizer and antiepileptic used in the treatment of epilepsy and bipolar disorder
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention
The dosage is based on your medical condition However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects
It can be used alone or with other antiepileptics
Imbalances in gut bacteria can increase the risk of mood disorders like anxiety and depression Oxcarbazepine, a dibenzazepine carboxamide derivative of carbamazepine, is a voltage-gated sodium channel anticonvulsant
Dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness, nausea / vomiting, stomach / abdominal pain, headache, trouble sleeping, or constipation may occur
The advantage of Trileptal over Tegretol is that Trileptal's additional oxygen ion does a couple of things: Makes blood testing unnecessary (though I really only needed blood testing with Tegretol in the early years) Trileptal has fewer potential (I say potential) side effects than Tegretol, or I think at least less potentially severe Oxcarbazepine (Oral Route) Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex
The FDA drug label 3,6 warns of adverse reactions that were statistically significant in placebo-controlled trials
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: More common
Occasionally I also feel tired with all of that
It has been used both alone and as add-on therapy in people with bipolar disorder who have had no success with other treatments
However, the minor structural differences between oxcarbazepine and carbamazepine have led to significant differences in the induction of metabolic pathways and the metabolism of the Mood changes such as feeling confused or depressed, weight gain, feeling unsteady, difficulty concentrating, forgetfulness, a spinning sensation (vertigo), skin rash, hair thinning, low sodium (your doctor will check for this) and acne
Adjunctive therapy for the treatment of focal seizures with or without secondary generalised tonic-clonic seizures
Most patients prescribed oxcarbazepine experienced clinically significant control of irritability/anger, mood stabilization, aggressive outbursts, impulsivity, or The most commonly observed side effects were dizziness, somnolence, diplopia, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, ataxia, abnormal vision, abdominal pain, tremor, dyspepsia, abnormal gait, headache, balance disorder, and asthenia
Oxcarbazepine is best withdrawn slowly on discontinuation unless it is an emergency
added 300 mg Trileptal twice a day to deal with anxiety issues caused by Topamax
Kidney disease, severe or
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Oxcarbazepine may help control your seizures but will not cure your condition
RATING: REASON: SIDE EFFECTS FOR TRILEPTAL: COMMENTS: SEX: AGE: DURATION/ DOSAGE: DATE ADDED : 3: mood stabilizer (MDD) weight gain - even if I just ate, I still feel hungry
I think I had them probably 1-2ish per month whereas right now I have 1 to 3 per week
Take the oral liquid or regular tablet with or without food
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The usual starting dose of Trileptal for adults (including elderly patients) is 600mg per day
Trileptal is expensive-about $1
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USES: This medication is used to treat seizure disorders ()
Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 users): Depakote can cause serious side effects, including: 1
Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention
A specific treatment to reverse the effects of oxcarbazepine does not exist
Kidney disease Liver disease Suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempt by you or a family member Any unusual or allergic reaction to oxcarbazepine, carbamazepine, other medications
Feeling tired or weak
Mood Changes ; Diplopia ; Nystagmus ; Upper Respiratory Infection ; Drowsy ; Vertigo ; Dizziness ; Fatigue ; Tremor ; Ataxia ;
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(oxcarbazepine) DIN (Drug Identification Number) 02244673 TRILEPTAL 60MG/ML ORAL SUSPENSION 02242069 TRILEPTAL 600 MG TABLET 02242068 TRILEPTAL 300 MG