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Trileptal / Oxcarbazepine Side Effects
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Catalogue of side effects for the anticonvulsant medication Trileptal - generic Oxcarbazepine - which is sometimes prescribed as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder (manic depression).

Common Side Effects:

Check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

Mild sleepiness or fatigue; nausea, vomiting, or stomach pain; tremor; dizziness; rash; diarrhea, constipation, or decreased appetite; headache; or dry mouth

Always Notify Doctor:

Less Common: an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives); symptoms of low blood sodium (nausea, general discomfort, headache, extreme drowsiness, or confusion); central nervous system effects (difficulty with concentration, speech, or language; excessive sleepiness or fatigue; a loss of coordination or trouble walking); or double vision, nystagmus (back-and-forth movements of the eyes), blurred vision, or other visual disturbances.

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.

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