Trileptal (Oxcarbazepine) Patient Information: Missed a Dose and What Should I Avoid at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Introduction

Few experiences match the drama of a convulsive seizure. A person having a severe seizure may cry out, fall to the floor unconscious, twitch or move uncontrollably, drool, or even lose bladder control. Within minutes, the attack is over, and the person regains consciousness but is exhausted and dazed. This is the image most people have when they hear the word epilepsy. However, this type of seizure -- a generalized tonic-clonic seizure -- is only one kind of epilepsy. There are many other kinds, each with a different set of symptoms.

Epilepsy was one of the first brain disorders to be described. It was mentioned in ancient Babylon more than 3,000 years ago. The strange behavior caused by some seizures has contributed through the ages to many superstitions and prejudices. The word epilepsy is derived from the Greek word for "attack." People once thought that those with epilepsy were being visited by demons or gods. However, in 400 B.C., the early...

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Trileptal Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Trileptal)?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

What happens if I overdose (Trileptal)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Symptoms of an oxcarbazepine overdose are unknown.

What should I avoid while taking oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)?

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Follow your doctor's instructions about the type and amount of liquids you should drink. In some cases, drinking too much liquid can be as unsafe as not drinking enough.

Oxcarbazepine can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

Do not drink alcohol while taking oxcarbazepine. Alcohol may increase drowsiness caused by oxcarbazepine. It may also increase the risk of seizures.

What other drugs will affect oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)?

Before using oxcarbazepine, tell your doctor about all other seizure medications you are taking, including:

carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Tegretol);
phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton);
phenytoin (Dilantin); or
valproic acid (Depakene).

There are many other medicines that can interact with oxcarbazepine. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list with you of all the medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist has information about oxcarbazepine.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others and use this medication only for the condition prescribed.

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