Brand Names: Trileptal

Generic Name: oxcarbazepine (Pronunciation: ox kar BAY zeh peen)

• What is oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)?
• What are the possible side effects of oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)?
• What is the most important information I should know about oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)?
• How should I take oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Trileptal)?
• What happens if I overdose (Trileptal)?
• What should I avoid while taking oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)?
• What other drugs will affect oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)?
• Where can I get more information?

What is oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)?

Oxcarbazepine is in a group of drugs called anticonvulsants, or antiepileptic drugs. It works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures.

Oxcarbazepine is used to treat partial seizures in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.

Oxcarbazepine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Oxcarbazepine 150 mg-TEV

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Oxcarbazepine 300 mg-TEV

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Oxcarbazepine 600 mg-TEV

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Trileptal 150 mg

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Trileptal 300 mg

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Trileptal 600 mg

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What are the possible side effects of oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Oxcarbazepine can reduce the sodium in your body to dangerously low levels, which can cause a life-threatening electrolyte imbalance. Contact your doctor right away if you have nausea, vomiting, weakness, thirst, loss of appetite, headache, confusion, hallucinations, muscle pain or weakness, and/or increased or more severe seizures.

Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, depression, anxiety, or if you feel agitated, hostile, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
• jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
• fever, swollen glands, flu-like symptoms;
• easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
• urinating less than usual or not at all; or
• increased seizures.

Less serious side effects may include:

• mild nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea;
• problems with speech, balance, or coordination;
• blurred vision;
• mental slowness, trouble concentrating;
• tremors or shaking;
• dizziness, drowsiness; or
• skin rash.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)?

Do not take this medication if you are allergic to oxcarbazepine or to a similar medicine called carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Tegretol).

Before taking oxcarbazepine, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.

Do not use this medication without your doctor's consent if you are pregnant. It could cause harm to the unborn baby. Oxcarbazepine should not be used during pregnancy, but taking the medicine can make birth control pills less effective. Use a non-hormone method of birth control (not birth control pills) to prevent pregnancy while you are taking oxcarbazepine. Tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.

Oxcarbazepine can reduce the sodium in your body to dangerously low levels, which can cause a life-threatening electrolyte imbalance. Contact your doctor right away if you have nausea with vomiting, weakness, headache, confusion, mood changes, and/or increased or more severe seizures.

You may have thoughts about suicide while taking this medication. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, depression, anxiety, or if you feel agitated, hostile, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.

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.