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.
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.
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.
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 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).
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 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 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.
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.
This eMedTV article explains that generic Trileptal is currently available in a number of strengths. Also included in this article are the companies who manufacture generic Trileptal and a brief overview of the testing process for generic drugs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
