Get Informed: Trileptal

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That is very interesting. I am bipolar and that is why I take Trileptal. I take 1500mg a day....a nice dosage. It makes me "high" and kind of drowsy. But I have been on it for 2 1/2 years and the "high" isn't as bad any more. I can function now. I didn't like it at first because I couldn't function because of the drowsiness and "high". I stopped it and found out that was even worse! So, I had to get used to it and it has made a world of a difference! I also take Zoloft, Lybrel, and Mirapex. The only thing that worries me is it decreasing the effectiveness of my BC, Lybrel. But it has been fine so far. Just being smart and staying protected is all you have to do. It doesn't effect my Zoloft or my Mirapex. I have to take a little bit more of the drugs to keep the effectiveness, but that is fine. Trileptal is a dangerous drug that is not good to keep in your system for years and years. But you know what, I am happy and pretty stable and I don't want to kill myself. So, I am happy. I might have to be on this drug for the rest of my life. So be it. At least I will get to live an entire life. Different drugs affect different people. You just have to see what works for you. But when using these dangerous drugs, you must be very aware and very open with your psychiatrist.

19 year old Female

Posted: 2009-09-14 08:54:30

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it was the zoloft and the tradone you were taking that made you suisidal not the trileptal, i have been taking trileptal for about 1 1/2 yrs and its the best thing i have taken for bypolar,moooood swingssssssssssss nothing else like it. i got offf it for 3 weeks thinking it was making me crazy etc. but i found out i needed it for mood swings,depressant etc i felt alot better with it.DEE

53 year old Female

Posted: 2009-09-27 05:40:35

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My son was diagnoised in june of 2008 with epilepsy and is also on the trileptal and he is supposed to take 3mls 2x a day. he was experincing the same symptoms and also could barley stand. when i told our nero doc about it they said it was normal and the side effects would pass and told me to try givin it to him with food. but they didnt and after a month of this i contacted the his pediatrition and asked him he told me no that he shouldnt have that many side effects and he decreased the dosage to 3 ml 1x a day and since then he has been wonderful. i would recommend if the nero doc is not listening either find a new doc or just let the ped doc know that he is havin these problems. i had to switch nero docs 3xs and still dont go see the doc as much. we perfer to see his ped doc instead because he listens. sometimes u really gotta put your foot down with these docs when they dont listen. u and his mother know whats right for him and whats normal for him and some docs jsut look at it like a paycheck.

26 year old Female

Posted: 2009-06-01 20:59:52

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Vision problems, including seeing double, are a common side effect of Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) and occur more frequently at higher doses. It is best to find a doctor who is willing to listen and respond to ensure the best care possible for you or the person you care for as it sounds like you have done. Epilepsy that is not controlled could lead to significant problems. You should always consult a doctor before making any adjustments to the medication and ensure the doctor is aware of any side effects that are occurring.

Posted: 2009-06-25 13:28:21

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I really do not know if the trileptal affects vision but I will say that my son started it when he was 8 and needed glasses by the time that he was 12. I did not wear glasses then and did not need them but my all family wears glasses and I was the only one that did not. My son also plays alot of video games and computer time so that could contribute also. But now that you ask that question it makes me wonder. I will look in the drug guide at work and let you know take care stacey

37 year old Female

Posted: 2009-06-04 20:02:57

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I've been taking it for years and do not remember any nausea but one time when the dose was raised, I had several days with dizziness. I don't know how to compare his (I assume liquid) dose with the 1800 mg I take over a days time. It also made me sleepy in the beginning but does not now. In fact, I take the larger dose in the morning and the lighter one at night. Sleepiness, dizziness, & nausea are all possible ' adjustment' effects. How long as he been on it? If the side-effects aren't getting better, tell your doctor. Also, are you monitoring his mood & behavior? Any changes there should be shared with your doctor. I hope this helps.

55 year old Female

Posted: 2009-05-22 16:04:29

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MY 13 YEAR OL DAUGHTER TAKES 750MG. OF TRILEPTAL EVERYDAY.SHE HAS BEEN TAKING TRILEPTAL.SINCE MAY OF 2008.THE ONLY SIDE EFFECT SHE HAS EXPERIENCED WAS FEELING SLEEPY WHEN SHE BEGAN TAKING IT.HER NEUROLOGIST ADVISED US FOR HER TO TAKE IT WITH FOOD.HE HAS SINCE TOLD US THAT THE INSTANCE OF STOMACH UPSET WITH TRILEPTAL IS VERY MINIMAL.I HOPE THIS HELPS.I UNDERSTAND WHTA YOU ARE GOING THROUGH.GOD BLESS YOU.

51 year old Female

Posted: 2009-05-22 16:38:43

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I take Trileptal, along with other medicine, but when I take my Trileptal I get "tick like" motions and can't control my motions. I don't know if that is a regular side effect or not. I have been taking it almost 10 years.

49 year old Male

Posted: 2009-03-21 08:38:08

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On a low dose like that there should be no problems. I take a maximum dose (1200mg 2x daily) and outside of some limited balance and cognition problems, which I expect will be short term in nature, that have come about since my doseage was increased for seizure control. I hope at that level it will do the job. I haven't experenced any serious side efeects from my larger doses.

63 year old Male

Posted: 2009-04-16 00:51:12