Epilepsy Articles A-Z

Trileptal

Trileptal is a prescription drug that is used to control a certain type of seizure 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.

Trileptal Alternatives

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.

Trileptal and Breastfeeding

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.

Trileptal and Dry Mouth

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.

Trileptal and Insomnia

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 and Pregnancy

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.

Trileptal Dosage

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.

Trileptal Drug Interactions

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

This eMedTV segment discusses the studies that have looked at the possibility of treating bipolar disorder with Trileptal. As this article explains, more research is needed to confirm that Trileptal is safe and effective for this use.

Trileptal for Nerve Pain

While Trileptal is not approved to treat nerve pain, it is being studied as a possible option. This eMedTV article takes a closer look at treating nerve pain with Trileptal, including information on the conflicting results of studies on this topic.

Trileptal Medication Info

Trileptal Overdose

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.

Trileptal Side Affects

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.

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 Uses

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.

Trileptal Withdrawal

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.

Trileptil

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.

Trileptol

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.

Trileptol Side Effects

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.

Triliptal

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.

Valporic Acid

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 side effects and precautions. Valporic acid is a common misspelling of valproic acid.