Epilepsy Articles A-Z
Trileptal is a prescription drug that is used to control a certain type of seizures in people with epilepsy. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at Trileptal, including information on its uses, dosing, possible side effects, and more.
Alternatives to Trileptal can include other seizure medications, surgery, or a special diet. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at these Trileptal alternatives, including information on when your healthcare provider might recommend them.
If you are taking Trileptal and breastfeeding, it is important to watch for side effects in your child. This eMedTV Web page offers a discussion on the safety of breastfeeding while taking Trileptal, including the manufacturer's recommendations.
Dry mouth occurs in up to 3 percent of people taking Trileptal. This selection from the eMedTV archives provides information on Trileptal and dry mouth, including suggestions on lifestyle changes that may help relieve dry mouth symptoms.
In clinical studies, up to 6 percent of people taking Trileptal reported insomnia as a side effect. This eMedTV Web page offers in-depth information on Trileptal and insomnia, including tips on getting a better night's sleep.
Trileptal is considered a pregnancy Category C medication. This eMedTV segment offers an overview of Trileptal and pregnancy, including information on animal studies that looked at the effects of this drug during pregnancy.
The suggested starting Trileptal dose for adults and adolescents ages 16 and older is 600 mg total per day. This eMedTV article highlights some of the factors that will affect your Trileptal dosage and also discusses Trileptal dosing for children.
Calan and Dilantin are among the drugs that can potentially interact with Trileptal. This part of the eMedTV Web site discusses a number of possible Trileptal drug interactions and explains some of the problems that can result from these interactions.
Trileptal for Bipolar Disorder
More research is needed to confirm that Trileptal is safe and effective for bipolar disorder treatment. This eMedTV segment discusses the studies that have looked at the possibility of using Trileptal for bipolar disorder.
While Trileptal is not approved to treat nerve pain, it is being studied as a possible treatment. This eMedTV article takes a closer look at using Trileptal for nerve pain, including information on the conflicting results of studies on this topic.
Although it hasn't happened very often, it is possible to overdose on Trileptal. This eMedTV page talks about the possible treatment options for a Trileptal overdose and explains what to do if you happen to take too much of the medicine.
Side effects of Trileptal can include drowsiness, dizziness, and nausea. This eMedTV page talks about the possible side effects of Trileptal and includes a link to more information. Trileptal side affects is a common misspelling of Trileptal side effects.
Common side effects of Trileptal can include headaches, nausea, and dizziness, among other things. This eMedTV segment takes a closer look at these and other possible side effects that may occur while taking Trileptal.
Trileptal is used to treat partial seizures in people with epilepsy. This eMedTV article discusses how the drug works to treat epilepsy and also includes information on off-label Trileptal uses (such as the treatment of bipolar disorder).
Trileptal Warnings and Precautions
Trileptal can cause low levels of sodium in the blood in some people, which can be serious. This page on the eMedTV site offers several Trileptal warnings and precautions, including information on the situations in which the drug should not be taken.
Symptoms of Trileptal withdrawal can include insomnia and worsening of seizures. This eMedTV Web page discusses Trileptal withdrawal in greater detail and explains why it is not recommended that you stop taking Trileptal without your doctor's permission.
Trileptal, a prescription drug, is used to control partial seizures in people with epilepsy. This eMedTV segment offers a brief overview of this drug and provides a link to more information. Trileptil is a common misspelling of Trileptal.
Trileptal is a drug that is used to treat a certain type of seizure in people with epilepsy. This eMedTV segment offers a brief overview of this drug and provides a link to more information. Trileptol is a common misspelling of Trileptal.
Among the possible side effects of Trileptal are fatigue and nausea. This eMedTV page covers these and other side effects, and also provides a link to more information. Trileptol side effects is a common misspelling of Trileptal side effects.
Trileptal is a drug used to control partial seizures in people with epilepsy. This selection from the eMedTV archives offers a description of the drug and its possible side effects. Triliptal is a common misspelling of Trileptal.
As this eMedTV page explains, valproic acid is a drug used to treat certain types of seizures. This page explains how the drug works and also covers valproic acid side effects and precautions. Valporic acid is a common misspelling of valproic acid.