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Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) for Trigeminal Neuralgia: Compared to taking Tegretol for TN I would give it a 10. Much less problems with taking and no Tegretol level or white blood cell counts needed, and I can take a lesser dose mostly get by with 2 a day with the other medicine it was min of 3 but mostly 4 a day. I do feel much better physically with the smaller dose of course. kinda looped for a week switching medicines as you take both to wean off Tegretol and onto Trileptal. I definitely would try it.
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Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) for Bipolar Disorder: This mediicne was given to me as I was being taken off an antidepressant and has given me headaches, nausea, joint pain, and feeling of not being fully alert. I was started at a 1500mg daily dose and I think that is way too high for me. I have been at this dose for over three months and the doctors seem to think that the side effects are outweighed by the positives. I have felt more depressed since they put me on this but they don%u2019t worry about that it. I would rather have the antidepressants back at least, I could be a human with them.
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Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) : I was glad to read that someone else found slurring of words, using wrong words, etc. occasionally popped up. This medicine worked great for years until it got my sodium level dangerously low. Haven't found as effective a substitute some 10 months later.
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Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) for Bipolar Disorder: This medication has helped me so much and with minimal side effects. I am also taking gabapentin and a low dose of Lexapro. This combination has finally made the difference. but everyone has a different body chemistry.
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oxcarbazepine for Seizures: I've been on several different types of seizure medications for the past 18 years when I developed the seizure disorder (due to car accident). This is by far the best medication I have taken. I'm not as tired, depressed or lethargic as I was on the previous medications.
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oxcarbazepine for Bipolar Disorder: I've been taking this twice daily, a 600mg dose along with Pristiq (an antidepressant) for about 5 months now, and just recently felt depressed again. Not sure why that is and I'm wondering if I might need to up either one of these drugs. I'm thinking it's a good medicine for mood but uncertain of the dosage I should be on.
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Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) for Bipolar Disorder: I have been on 1800mg Trileptal for 3 years now for rapid cycling manic bi-polar. I don't have the depression part like most do. I absolutely love Trileptal. For the 3 years before that I had tried a handful from Lamictal, Topamax and Wellbutrin. They all resulted in violent outbursts. For about 2 years I took 1mg Abilify along with it, it worked okaay but I would still get very annoyed with everything. So it then got paired up with Geodon and it's worked wonders for me! It may have taken 5 years to get it just right but when its right you will know!
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Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) for Anxiety: I have tried to use Trileptal for about a week but I'm having gastrointestinal problems with bloating and slowed digestion. Don't think I can stay on it but it does work good for my anxiety.
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Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) for Trigeminal Neuralgia: It's great for trigeminal neuralgia pain. Aside from forgetting words and not being able to spell and weakness, the side effects are not too terrible. It is MUCH better than the TN pain.
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Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) : I have been on Trileptal for about 1 1/2 years. It has worked for the most part with keeping the seizures at bay. I have gone from having around 5 seizures a month when I was first diagnosed with epilepsy to around 2 a year. When I first was diagnosed I was put on dilantin which did not work. I continued to have seizures; one of which resulted in me crashing my car through my garage door. The problems I have with Trileptal are that it has caused me to break out with acne. Especially on my back and face. Also it causes me to have a drunken sensation for about half an hour after I take it. I talked to the doctor about this and she told me it was because I was eating either right before or after.
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Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) for Seizures: After using for 8 months, I developed an itching rash. I could not stop itching and the rash got red and covered my torso, arms and legs.
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Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) for Bipolar Disorder: The geodon could only contain the racing delusional thoughts and this medicine seems to balance the act out.
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oxcarbazepine for Bipolar Disorder: I started taking this medication about a year after I'd been on bupropion with no lessening of depression. After 6 months on oxcarbazepine minimum dosage I stopped drinking. Had to increase dosage to 900 mg/day (I'm one who really doesn't like having to take medicines). I've been clean/sober for 18 months and tried to get off both medicines mentioned in a week. Nearly relapsed so went back to former dosages. Doctor suggested reducing dosage of bupropion over a year. I decided to stay on full dosage unless I lose my job/insurance. No more suicidal thoughts or that feeling like my brain is going down a dirt road. I'm not sure I'd label myself bipolar, but this does seem to help, a lot.
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Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) for Bipolar Disorder: I have taken this medicine for about six months now. It has been such a life changer for me! I was on depakote as a mood stabilizer for my not terribly severe bipolar disorder. Depakote caused weight gain. Since I have been on Trileptal, I have lost 30lbs and feel great. I am just about to start my student teaching in college and I am more confident than ever that I will succeed with flying colors.
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Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) for Seizures: I have taken the drug for about 6 years with positive results for seizures. The seizures have subsided to about 1-2 partial complex seizures per month. I do go through periods of depression, especially when the prescibed amount is changed. I'm currently taking 1200 mg in the AM and 1500 mg PM. It's probably the best seizure medication I've taken to date, and I've been on almost all of them at some point in my life over the past 30 years or so.
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Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) : My neurologist prescribes Trileptal for Photophobia and Phonophobia resulting from massive hemorrhagic stroke. The symptoms are inordinate sensitivity and abnormal reaction to lights, action, sounds. I often experience visual and aural hallucinations. This medication seems to lessen, not completely abate the symptoms noted.
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Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) for Bipolar Disorder: I have taken Trileptal 75 mg with 25 mg of Effexor at bedtime
for 3 years with outstanding results for anxiety/ panic attacks.
Sleep improved dramatically with this combination of drugs.
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oxcarbazepine for Bipolar Disorder: I have been using Trileptal for bipolar for several years now and it has been a life saver for me. For many, many years I went through many other drugs and none helped me as much. Every once in a while I take something else to help out (right now it's Pexeva) but after two or three months I can go back to Trileptal alone for a year or so. I had a really bad weight problem with Depakote but on Trileptal I have managed to lose that weight and more.
Thank you Trileptal for saving my life.
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Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) for Bipolar Disorder: I have been on Trileptal for nearly two months. I have tried many medications because I am drug resistant. I take three tablets during the day. When I take a tablet I can feel a very comfortable soothing in about 30 - 40 minutes. This lasts for a few hours then I need to take another tablet. This is the best medicine yet. At least Trileptal provides quick relief.
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oxcarbazepine for Bipolar Disorder: After my inpatient hospitalization. i was stabilized with trileptal. no other medicine was able to minimize my mood swings. mentally i feel very clear. the only drawback i can say is slight weight gain; however, i'd rather deal with weight gain than ups and downs. thank goodness for the medicine.
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Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) for Bipolar Disorder: I have been on Trileptal for a month now, combined with a small amount of Zoloft, I feel wonderful. I have taken other mood stabilizers in the past, and this by far is the best one for me. I am a lot calmer (not a zombie).
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Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) for Bipolar Disorder: I actually use this medicine for my bipolar disorder. So far I have had no side effects and no problems with it. My mood has improved a great deal and I don't have anything to complain about. This medicine is a life saver for me!
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