Safely Buy Trileptal ( Oxcarbazepine ) from Canada Prescriptions Plus.

Indications

Trileptal, or oxcarbazepine, is used to treat partial seizures as monotherapy or adjunctive therapy in adults and children.

Specifically, Trileptal is indicated for adjunctive therapy in children aged 4 years and older and as monotherapy for partial seizures in children aged 2 years and older.

Trileptal functions through the reduction of nerve impulses resulting in seizures and pain.

Use and Dosage

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Shake the oral suspension (liquid) before you measure a dose. Use the dosing syringe provided or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).

Give the liquid directly from the oral syringe or mix the medicine with a small glass of water. After using the syringe, rinse it with water and allow it to air dry.

Take the oxcarbazepine extended-release tablet on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.

You may take the oxcarbazepine oral liquid or regular tablet with or without food. Swallow the extended-release tablet whole and do not crush, chew, or break it. You may need frequent blood tests.

Do not stop using oxcarbazepine suddenly, even if you feel fine. Stopping suddenly may cause increased seizures. Follow your doctor’s instructions about tapering your dose. In case of emergency, wear or carry medical identification to let others know you use oxcarbazepine.

Seizures are often treated with a combination of drugs. Use all medications as directed by your doctor. Read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each medication. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without your doctor’s advice.

Side Effects

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

Seek medical treatment if you have a serious drug reaction that can affect many parts of your body. Symptoms may include skin rash, fever, swollen glands, flu-like symptoms, muscle aches, severe weakness, unusual bruising, or yellowing of your skin or eyes.

Oxcarbazepine can reduce the sodium in your body to dangerously low levels, which can cause a life-threatening electrolyte imbalance. Call your doctor right away if you have nausea, lack of energy, confusion, feeling tired or irritable, severe weakness, muscle pain, or increased seizures.

Common side effects include:

• Dizziness, drowsiness, tiredness
• Balance or coordination problems
• Nausea, vomiting
• Tremors or shaking
• Double vision
• Rash

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.

Cautions

You should not take oxcarbazepine if you are allergic to oxcarbazepine or eslicarbazepine.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• Liver disease
• Kidney disease
• Mood problems or suicidal thoughts
• An allergy to carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Tegretol)

Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking oxcarbazepine. Your doctor will need to check your progress on regular visits. Your family or other caregivers should also be alerted to changes in your mood or symptoms.

Form and Strengths

Trileptal is available in the following form and strengths:

• Trileptal Tablet:
  • 150mg
  • 300mg
  • 600mg
• Oxcarbazepine Tablet:
  • 150mg
  • 300mg
  • 600mg

FAQ

What special dietary instructions should I follow?

Unless your doctor tells you otherwise, continue your normal diet.

What should I do if I forget a dose?

Before you begin your treatment, talk to your doctor about what you should do if you accidentally miss a dose. Be sure to ask your doctor how long you should wait between taking a missed dose and taking your next scheduled dose of oxcarbazepine. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

What are the other uses of this medicine?

Oxcarbazepine is also sometimes used to treat bipolar disorder (manic-depressive disorder; a disease that causes episodes of depression, episodes of frenzied abnormal excitement, and other abnormal moods).

Resources:

1. https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601245.html
2. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/oxcarbazepine.html#side-effects
3. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2017/021014s036lbl.pdf