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Trileptal

Trileptal (generic name oxcarbazepine) is an anticonvulsant often prescribed as a mood stabilizer for those with bipolar disorder (manic depression). Found here are resources and information relating to this medication.

Trileptal Medication Profile - Oxcarbazepine

A summary of information currently available regarding this medication and the major warnings associated with its use.

Trileptal Side Effects

Side effects for the anticonvulsant medication Trileptal - generic Oxcarbazepine - which is sometimes prescribed as a mood stabilizer in the treatment of bipolar disorder.

Speaking from Experience: Trileptal

Members of this community share personal experiences with the mood stabilizer Trileptal when it was quite new.

Trileptal Approved By FDA

Reporting on the U.S. FDA's approval of Trileptal for the treatment of partial epileptic seizures as monotherapy in adults or adjunctive therapy (used in combination with other anti-epileptic drugs) in adults and children as young as four years old.

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