TRILEPTAL Reviews (OXCARBAZEPINE)Average Rating: 3.1 (368 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare TRILEPTAL with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR TRILEPTAL | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | complex partial seizures | weight gain, acne, reduced vitamin D, progesterone and sodium levels in my system, although these conditions were easily treatable with supplements and salty foods. also, some dizziness at first, but that went away. | this drug has kept me seizure free for 10 years with only subtle long term side effects. it's worth it. all the side effects can be counteracted with minimal effort. I recommend you supplement with vitamin D if on this drug and if female have hormone levels checked regularly. if you gain weight like I did, I have found I can keep my weight down by significantly increasing the amount of vegetables in my meals. not sure if it's the fiber or nutrients. I gained 35 pounds ( I was skinny though) over 3 years but lost 20 of those when I began eating better. The weight gain didn't return. | M | 44 | 10 years 600 mg 2X day | 7/12/2010 | 5 | my son has seizures. he takes it | my son is 3 and has been on it since oct. 2010 and he is very tired after taking it, and now he is having a side effect from it, its causing him to have hand tremors. | he actually takes 5ml in the morning and 6ml at bed time. and he takes this medicine at the same time every day! that is very important!! this medicine has worked so well for him! his seizure decreased tremendously once they got the dosage right! | M | 3 | 5mL 2X day | 5/29/2011 | 5 | seizures | weight gain, wich is counteracted by change in diet, and more activity, used to be awake somewhat at night, but that went away. | M | 28 | 2 times 900mg | 6/30/2012 | 5 | bipolar ; mood stabilizer | Had to slowly work up to desired dose or I would get double vision. Now years later my life has never been more stable. | M | 28 | 3 years 1800 | 9/14/2012 | 5 | Bipolar II | Occasional dizziness. Sodium test slightly slow. | Regulated my sleep; slowed me down during the day in a good way - racing thoughts, anxiety, irritability much much better. Slight weight gain but I attribute this to not adjusting my calories down. Now that I'm not going hypomanic, I have to eat a bit less since I'm not fidgety/moving around as much. Adjusted for sodium by having some salty soup and a pickle or two each day. | M | 43 | 1 months 300 2X day | 6/4/2013 | 5 | Bipolar | In the beginning...(first couple days and w/ each dose increase) dizziness, dissociated feeling, weird "rushing" feeling in my head...not unpleasant)...tiredness, but i can still exercise, work etc... | I love this medication. I am on 900mg a day in addition to buspar and klonopin, and it has changed my life. Ever since I took the first dose I have had no manic or depressive periods, I am excelling in school and work and my relationships are stable. I highly suggest this drug as an option for anyone looking for bipolar control. I just wish it wasn't so friggin' expensive. | M | 27 | 5 months | 12/6/2005 | 5 | bipolar | weight gain, drowsiness and lethargy --- but it was all worth it | I took (and am taking) trileptal (1200mg/day) with 10mg of Lexapro. Now that I've been with it for a while, I can't imagine going back. | M | 32 | 7 months | 10/29/2006 | 5 | bipolar | M | 28 | 1 years | 12/7/2006 | 5 | bipolar | Weight gain (about 10 pounds), always hungry, slight tremors | This medication has changed my entire life. I started out on Lamictal for my bipolar, which worked pretty well until I got the dreaded rash. I then switched to Topamax, which began ruining my life. Topamax made me stutter, not care about others, and bacially started to drive me insane. I then switched to Trileptal and my entire life improved. Others around me have commented that I'm a lot easier to get along with than I ever was before. I feel much less agitated than I used to. Sure, the weight gain isn't ideal (10 pounds in 3 months), but I've enrolled in some cardio classes and feel that that will no longer be an issue. I'm so glad I discovered this drug! | M | 31 | 3 months | 11/13/2006 | 5 | bi-polar disorder | loss of appetite | Efexor xr was helping but my mood was cycling. With Trileptal things are balancing out nicely, after two months of taking this drug my physician says that I will soon be able to return to work after a two year absence. | M | 2 months | 7/6/2005 | 5 | bi-polar disorder | loss of appetite | Efexor xr was helping but my mood was cycling. With Trileptal things are balancing out nicely, after two months of taking this drug my physician says that I will soon be able to return to work after a two year absence. | M | 51 | 2 months | 7/6/2005 | 5 | Head Injury - Seizures | It has done nothing but help. My seizures are controlled. I did have a mild seizure about a year ago, but my neurologist increased my dosage. I have been seizure free since without any side problems. | Satisfied | M | 34 | 3 days | 7/7/2005 | 5 | hypomania | At first occasional head heaviness. Seems to be subsiding after 2nd week. Normally is apparent at initial pill ingestion. I'm on 150 mg twice per day. | Please try if you have Hypomania | M | 13 days | 6/24/2007 | 5 | Seizures | Very sleepy after drinking a glass of wine. My mood has improved and is far more level. I have an increased interest in sex (At age 50 - I'm not complaining!) | Have not had a seizure in 3 months; was having them almost daily for several years. | M | 3 months | 7/4/2007 | 5 | Severe Bipolar, OCD | Sleepy, Drowsy, Numbness in lips, Yawning, Fatigue, "high" feeling directly after taking. Took at night right before bed, 1500 mg with Lamictal and Paxil. Took Provigil to combat fatigue and to help with ADD | This stuff worked for me better than Depakote and Lithium. I finally feel "normal." No mood swings. OCD is manageable as well. (Compulsive showering.) Other than being tired, this stuff is great. | M | 30 | 1 years | 10/18/2008 | 5 | bipolar II Disorder | I have had very minor side effects except when getting on and off the meds. Did gain a little weight (10 lbs)and I have episodes of dizzyness very seldom. | I am very satisified with this med. I take 900mg a day and all is fine. Liver enzymes went up just a little so I monitor it closely | M | 41 | 4 years | 10/13/2006 | 5 | Central Seizures | Occasional Headache and Drowziness | My son has been on Trileptol for 5 months and it seems to be working well. He's had no seizures since starting the medicine. | M | 8 | 5 months | 5/2/2007 | 5 | SEIZURES | Gagging, vomitting, dizziness. Can not tolerate bright sunshine. | I was on tegretal for a few years and hated the weight gain and vomitting. I still have both, but not nearly as bad. I take a diff med to stop the vomitting. Best thing of all? - NO Siezures!!! Not a one since I've been on it. | M | 45 | 2 years | 6/19/2007 | 5 | seizures | Odd vision, odd taste on the tongue | This is the one that made the seizures stop with the least side affects | M | 28 | 1 years | 8/12/2007 | 5 | Epilepsy | I am on multiple drugs now but I used to be on just Trileptal. I was at 2100mg and I felt tired and a little confused. It did help stop the seizures for 4 years. The one I had after that point was probably due to having the FLU the week before. | I moved from Tegretol to Trileptol when my doctor (at the time) said I was to high dosed on the Tegretol. I tried to switch to Keppra but that didn't work. Now I am on Trileptal, Keppra, and Dilantin. I am working on getting of Dilantin and returning to Trileptal only. | M | 35 | 8 days | 11/9/2007 |
TRILEPTAL (OXCARBAZEPINE): Oxcarbazepine is used alone or with other medications to treat seizure disorders (epilepsy). FDA Approval Date: 2000-01-14 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)