Drug Name

Trileptal (Oxcarbazepine)

Drug Uses

Trileptal is used for treating confident types of seizures in patients with epilepsy. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may as well as be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

How Taken

Take Trileptal as directed by your doctor.

• Trileptal may be used with or without food.
• It is substantial to take all doses on time to keep the level of medicine in your blood constant. Take doses at evenly spaced intervals. Do not skip doses.
• Using Trileptal at the alike times each day will help you to remember to take it.
• Continue to take Trileptal even incase you feel well. Do not miss any doses. Trileptal works best when there is a constant level of Trileptal in your body.
• Incase Trileptal is stopped, this should be done gradually. The risk of seizures may be increased incase Trileptal is suddenly stopped.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may possess about how to take Trileptal.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Trileptal is an anticonvulsant. It works by slowing abnormal nerve impulses in the brain.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose of Trileptal, take it as soon as likely. Incase it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose as well as go back to your normal dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Storage

Store Trileptal at room temperature between 68 as well as 77 degrees F (20 as well as 25 degrees C) in a tightly closed container. Brief periods at temperatures of 59 to 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) are permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, as well as light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Trileptal out of the reach of children as well as away from pets.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not take Trileptal if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Trileptal.

Contact your doctor or health care provider fair away incase any of these apply to you.

Important :

• Trileptal may cause dizziness, drowsiness, changes in vision, or difficulty with coordination. These effects may be worse incase you take it with alcohol or confident medicines. Take Trileptal with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
• Do not drink alcohol or take medicines that may cause drowsiness (eg, sleep aids, muscle relaxers) while you are using Trileptal ; it may add to their effects. Ask your pharmacist incase you possess questions about which medicines may cause drowsiness.
• Incase you possess a history of seizures, you may suddenly lose consciousness while you are using Trileptal . Avoid activities where loss of consciousness could be dangerous to you or others (eg, driving, swimming, climbing, as well as operating heavy machinery).
• Carry identification (e.g., MedicAlert) incase Trileptal is used for seizures. Carry an ID card at all times that says you take Trileptal.
• Hormonal birth control (e.g., birth control pills) may not work as well while you are using Trileptal . To halt pregnancy, take an extra form of birth control (e.g., condoms).
• Trileptal may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Trileptal. Take a sunscreen or wear protective clothing incase you must be outside for more than a abridged time.
• Do not suddenly halt using Trileptal. Trileptal must be gradually decreased when discontinued. Talk to your doctor about the proper way to halt Trileptal.
• Notify your doctor incase seizure control worsens.
• Lab tests, including sodium blood levels, may be performed while you take Trileptal . These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor as well as lab appointments.
• Trileptal should not be used in children younger than 2 years old; safety as well as effectiveness in these children possess not been confirmed.
• Pregnancy as well as breast-feeding: Trileptal may cause harm to the fetus. Incase you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits as well as risks of using Trileptal while you are pregnant. Trileptal is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while using Trileptal.

Likely Side Effects

Check with your doctor incase any of these most ordinary side effects persist or become bothersome:

• acne; constipation; dizziness; drowsiness; moistureless mouth; headache; indigestion; nausea; stomach pain; tiredness; tremor; trouble sleeping; unusual walk; vomiting.

Seek health examination attention fair away incase any of these very bad side effects occur:

• very bad allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blood in stool; chest pain; not light urine; decreased urination; difficulty speaking; double vision, changes in vision, or involuntary eye movement; dulled sense of touch; fever, chills, or sore throat; loss of coordination; abridged sodium levels (nausea; common body discomfort; headache; lack of energy; confusion; decreased consciousness; increased frequency or severity of seizures); joint pain; mental/mood changes; nosebleed; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; stomach pain; seizures; swollen lymph nodes; trouble walking; uncontrolled muscle movements; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual weakness; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

More Information

Trileptal is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
Incase your symptoms do not improve or incase they become worse, check with your doctor.