Trileptal Oral Suspension (Oxcarbazepine)

Do's

• Follow the healthcare provider's instructions: Take Trileptal exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider. This includes dosage, frequency, and duration of treatment.
• Shake well: Shake the Trileptal suspension thoroughly before each use to ensure an even distribution of medication.
• Use measuring device: Use the provided measuring device or a calibrated medication spoon to ensure accurate dosage.
• Take with or without food: Trileptal can be taken with or without food, depending on your healthcare provider's instructions and how it affects your stomach.

Don'ts

• Don't alter dosage: Don't take more or less Trileptal than prescribed, and don't take it more frequently.
• Don't stop abruptly: Don't suddenly stop taking Trileptal without talking to your healthcare provider first. Abruptly stopping can lead to seizures or other complications.
• Don't use expired medication: Check the expiration date on the Trileptal bottle and don't use it if it's expired.

Common Side Effects:

• Biliary pain
• Blood in stool
• Cholelithiasis (gallstones)
• Colitis
• Duodenal ulcer
• Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing)
• Enteritis
• Eructation (belching)
• Esophagitis
• Flatulence
• Gastric ulcer
• Gingival bleeding (gum bleeding)
• Gum hyperplasia (overgrowth of gum tissue)
• Hematemesis (vomiting blood)
• Hemorrhoids
• Right hypochondrium pain
• Retching
• Sialoadenitis (salivary gland inflammation)
• Stomatitis (mouth inflammation)
• Ulcerative stomatitis (ulcerative mouth sores)
• Dental/oral procedure-related side effects

Serious Side Effects:

• Double vision
• Change in vision
• Involuntary eye movements
• Difficulty speaking
• Difficulty concentrating
• Loss of coordination
• Abnormal gait (trouble walking)
• Uncontrolled muscle movements (tremor)
• Dulled sense of touch
• Easy bleeding/bruising
• Chest pain
• Persistent sore throat
• Swollen glands
• Fever
• Rash
• Inability to pass urine or change in urine output
• Signs of liver problems (dark urine, fatigue, loss of appetite, upset stomach, stomach pain)

This is not an exhaustive list, and other side effects may occur. If you experience any unusual or severe side effects while taking Trileptal oral suspension, contact your healthcare provider for medical advice.

Tell your healthcare provider about any allergies you have, especially to Trileptal, carbamazepine, eslicarbazepine, other seizure medications, or any other medications.

Inform your healthcare provider about your medical history, particularly kidney disease or low sodium levels in your blood.

Trileptal may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid driving, operating machinery, or activities requiring alertness until you know how it affects you. Limit alcohol and marijuana use, as they can worsen these effects.

Disclose all medications, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and herbal products, to your healthcare provider before any surgery.

Young children may be more susceptible to infections while taking Trileptal.

Trileptal should only be used during pregnancy if clearly necessary due to potential risks to the unborn baby. Discuss the benefits and risks with your healthcare provider, especially if you are planning to become pregnant or suspect you might be pregnant.

Trileptal may interact with hormonal birth control, so discuss reliable birth control methods with your healthcare provider.

Trileptal passes into breast milk but is unlikely to harm the infant. Consult your healthcare provider before breastfeeding to weigh the benefits and risks.