Trileptal

Generic name:oxcarbazepine [ ox-kar-BAY-zeh-peen ]
Brand names: Oxtellar XR, Trileptal
Drug class:Dibenzazepine anticonvulsants

Medically reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD. Last updated on Apr 1, 2022.

What is Trileptal?

Trileptal is an an anticonvulsant or antiepileptic medicine. It works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain.

Trileptal is used either alone or with other medicines to treat partial seizures.

Trileptal is used as a single medicine in adults and children who are at least 4 years old. It is used with other medicines in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.

Warnings

Do not stop using Trileptal suddenly.

Seek medical treatment if you have symptoms of a serious drug reaction:skin rash, fever, swollen glands, flu-like symptoms, unusual bruising or bleeding, or yellowing of your skin or eyes.

Call your doctor right away if you have symptoms of low sodium levels in your body, such as nausea, confusion, severe weakness, muscle pain, or increased seizures.

Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking seizure medicine. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.

Before taking this medicine

You should not take Trileptal if you are allergic to oxcarbazepine or eslicarbazepine.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• liver disease;

• kidney disease;

• mood problems or suicidal thought...