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I was prescribed this to help with racing thoughts and anxiety how long does this take to work ## Please someone reply ## Hello, Theresa! How are you? Trileptal contains the active ingredient Oxcarbazepine and it can take about 4 to 6 weeks to reach its full efficacy level in the body. Learn more Trileptal details here. If it's not helping after that time period, then you should consult your doctor, because it may not be the right medication to help you. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, blurred vision and headaches. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have been prescribed oxcarbazepine i haven't started it yet i just picked up my prescription but i would like to know how long does it take work because i have been feeling miserable for days with depression anx...

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why wou a dr mix trileptal with neurontin for a depressed patient ## They can both be used to treat some mood disorders, and it is common to mix them, if someone hasn't responded to other medications. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and weight gain. How is the patient doing on these medications?

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I would like to know if trioptal of Novartis and Trileptal of Novartis are the same. ## I would like to know trilaptol and trioptal both are same ## As I saw both of them are oxcarbazepine but the difference only in Novartis branches Trioptal is manufactured in India Because they have Novartis branches there

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I was prescribed this med for those reasons I am also on paxil and seraquel but paxil has done nothing in over 5 weeks yet does anyone have experience with trileptal for this ## Hello, Theresa! How are you? I've never taken it, but I do know that Trileptal has various uses, when it comes to treating mental health issues, because of the way it acts on brain chemicals. Learn more Trileptal details here. How long have you been taking it? It may cause side effects, such as nausea, blurred vision, drowsiness and fatigue. ## Less than a week please tell me how long it takes to work ## Hello! I realize this target specific subject on this thread has not been addressed in it appears now in over four (4) years!! But, when I read, about, the conversation starter, "Theresa" from Septem...

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I’ve been prescribed Trileptal off-label to treat my bipolar disorder. I had my doubts as to the efficacy of this drug in that capacity, though others have sworn by it, but am now at a position where I cannot continue to safely take this medication. Two weeks ago I was prescribed 600mg daily (two 300mg tablets). During those two weeks, I had a bit of a behavioral “episode,” and so I was upped to 900mg at my last visit. Haven’t had any issues with it up to now, and hadn’t noted any side effects let alone actual effects of the medication. It might as well have been sugar pills. That is, until about 4AM this morning. I awoke dry lipped with a vicious itch on my posterior. I absconded to the bathroom to scratch this itch and noted a silver dollar size welt on m...

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I have taken Trileptal for many years to treat trigeminal neuralgia. My legs become very heavy in the afternoon and evening. There is no swelling. They also are constantly cold. I also have Raynaud's so I always have cold hands and feet. ## Does Trileptal cause Tinea Vericolor when taken by children under 3 years old? ## I've just been put on Trileptal and am having nausea and vomiting. Does this last for weeks or does it go away? Please tell me that it goes away soon. I can't keep anything down and have no appetite. ## To the OP, what do you mean by your legs becoming very heavy? Are they weak? Is it hard to walk? Are you becoming dizzy? The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and mood changes. Mary, that ...

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Why would my Dr prescribe Trileptal for depression and bi-polar? I don't have seizures. ## I have no idea, but I am being prescriped Trileptal for depression too, please help me out on this subject as well. ## I was just prescribed trileptal. It is given for many different reasons, not only for seizures. Depression effects the nerves in your body also and this med can help for depression, help with the chemical inbalance in your body and help calm things down. It treats nerve pain, and some patients with facial pain it is given to them. It is good for several different conditions, ask your doctor they can help. good luck, hope you get better too. ## I have seizures but every med I am put on does not fully control them and I am unable to keep a job due to the fact I have seizures and...

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Is the prescription drug Trileptal or its generic a blood thinner? ## Regarding a generic form of Trileptal: are any made that are white capsules? I was told the manufacturer of this specific generic was caraco, however no one has ever heard of a 'generic Trileptal' capsule that is all white. Reason being - I think I was given the wrong drug, and thus had withdrawl symptoms for a week, followed by a few small break through seizures, ending with a gran mal - first ever... any info would be much appreciated. thanks. ## Hello I read your post. My generic is trileptical. I'm on the drug been for a few months. I'm skeptical with it as it says you mix with oxycodone it can lower your blood level and over dose. I had surgery have many left and when I took that I skipped this ps...

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i have tested positive on 2 urine tests 2 weeks apart for opiates for parole.The meds i take are trileptal 300mg,wellbutren 300mg,visterial 800mg,abilify 5mg,trazadone 100mg and zantac{rantitdine 300mg] ...i have been vialated for opiates and have not taken any.Can the combonation of these be the cause and how can i prove it.PLEASE HELP..i did not do any thing intentionately and my life is on the line. ## Dont feel bad apparently this is common. I dont take anything and am dealing w a false positive. I am scared and I dont know what I am dealing with. Never expected it to come out bad. Ever cause I dont do anything. Mine is being sent to lab. ## Wellbutrin will be a false positive for amphetemanines. I am on this med for bi polar and also on probation. I came up hot on a urine and chall...

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I have been taking Trileptal for about a year for TN. I have been experiencing joint pain more and more. My neurologist thinks this is not a side effect? I just want to know if anyone else has this problem!! Also has any natural ways to deal with TN worked for anyone? ## Hello, Tina! How are you? Your neurologist is most likely right, typically this medication is known to cause back pain, but not joint pain, as listed by the FDA and NIH. My fiancé is on this medication, so I've read up on it quite a bit. Other typical side effects are listed as possibly including weight changes, dry mouth, change in taste, earache and muscle weakness. Are you on any other medications? Can anyone taking this for TN chime in with their experience? ## Hi there!! Thanks for your reply! This is the ...

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Can trileptal and buspar cause a false positive for cocaine..? Getting tested for custody purposes. ## Can trileptal or stadol cause a positive drug screen for cocaine? ## Trileptal cause you to test positive for benzos I just took a test at my probation office and I tested positive for benzos and they send out to the lab and we found out that's what caused it good luck

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I started trileptal at 16 or 17 years old, took it for about 5 years, and have been off of any psychiatric meds for about 4 or 5 years now. I developed a slight tick that doesn't interfere with my day to day, but I notice it. People close to me have never pointed it out, so I don't think it's obvious, but sometimes I have to try twice to pick something up because my finger or neck/head twitches. Should I expect this to be permanent? I know it's on the list of side effects for trileptal. Could it be degenerative? ## Hi Mia, Sorry to hear about your experience with Trileptal. I find it unusual that symptoms would linger for so long even after stopping the medication. In most cases I've been aware of, one should expect adverse effects to subside after discontinuing the ...

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my husband is taking his maintenance medicine for his a.b malformation condition. he has been having a problem to sleep well so he wants to take propan with iron for its side effect.. i am just concerned if there's no harm on taking the same medicine together? if it doesn't affect him negatively? because from what i learned some medicine cannot be taken together with trileptal but i dnt know wat are those medicines? thank for a response. godbless ## Pwede bang uminon ng propan w/ iron babae man o lalaki ## hi,is it good to take propan multivitamins together with cherrifer pgm for a 15yr.old?

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I just started using ic oxcarbazepine a week ago. I take 150mg twice a day and it started kicking in within the first few days of taken the medication. Normally most psych medications take two weeks to kick in but my doctor told me I would notice a difference within the first few days then notice more of a major difference as time goes on. I have been on a bunch of different psych medications which have taken almost a month to work for me but I strongly recommend anyone to have they're doctor prescribe them ic oxcarbazepine ( generic brand of trileptal ) for bipolar disorder or depression because you will notice the change within the first couple days. ## Hello, Angie! How are you doing? I am very glad that this medication works so well for you. Not all medications work for everyone...

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I want to know do trileptal make you gain weight. ## Hello, Shameka! How are you? No, this medication is not usually associated with weight gain. The FDA reports its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, anxiety and acne. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Should I be taking this medication while I am trying to get pregnant? ## hopefully you haved tlked to your Dr. about this.. ## i have just found out i am pregnany, not planned, very early stages but recently have also been taking the weight loss drug ethergen, does anybody know what the risks are? ## is there any tablet for diabetic during pregnancy ## Hi, I had my periods on the 30th of May, then on the 3rd of July I had unprotected intercourse. On the 25th of July I took i-pill. What are the chances of pregnancy? What else should be done?

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I have epilepsy and I think I may be having an interaction with some of my medications. I an currently taking 750 mg of trileptal split bid. hydroxyz 50 mg qd prn and melatonin 6 mg hs. I've been observed acting erratic and even aggressive at times. ## Hello, Barb! How are you doing? I am very sorry about the problems that you're experiencing. They might be due to the Trileptal. Have you consulted your doctor? You should have this checked out to get to the root of the problem.

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Prescribed for epileptic seizures. ## Actually it is correctly known as Trileptal, which is a trade name for the generic Oxcarbazepine. This drug is an anticonvulsant and mood stabilizing drug, used primarily in the treatment of epilepsy. It is also used to treat anxiety and mood disorders, and benign motor tics. To view more information about this drug, please click on the link below... If you have any other questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to assist you.

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tannish brown oblong pill with td on one side and cg on the other ## This is Trileptal 150mgs, Oxcarbazepine this is used to help control partial seizures in epileptics and some pain for those who suffer from Trigeminal Neuralgia. ## I have a tan oblong pill that has the imprint 2/0 on one side and 1010 on the other. trying to identify

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HELP! Gold, oblong/rectangular tablet, CG CG on one side, 31 31 on other, both sides scored ## Unable to locate this medication from a manufacturer. It could be an over the counter medication. ## If it is a form of oxprenolol then it would be a medication used for high blood pressure. It causes diarrhea, headache, dizziness, and nervousness. ## I found it, the poster just misread the imprint as they are very hard to make out on these pills. It is actually CG GC TE 31. This is Trileptal 300mgs, Oxcarbazepine. This is a med used to control partial seizures in someone with epilepsy and can also be used to treat facial nerve pain in people who suffer from Trigeminal Neuralgia. So it is not Oxprenolol. ## I'm impressed! ## Wow, thanks. That comment means a lot coming from you. Anyway, af...

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