Trileptal (Cont.)

When and How to Take Trileptal

Following are some general considerations for when and how to take Trileptal:
 
  • Trileptal comes in tablet form and is taken by mouth twice a day.
  • Trileptal can be taken with or without food. If Trileptal upsets your stomach, try taking it with food.
  • A liquid form (Trileptal® Suspension) is available for those with difficulty swallowing tablets. Make sure to shake the medication thoroughly before each dose.
  • Trileptal should be taken at the same times each day to maintain even levels of the drug in your blood.
  • For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Trileptal will not work if you stop taking it.
  • Do not stop taking Trileptal without first discussing it with your healthcare provider (see Trileptal Withdrawal).
     

Dosing Information for Trileptal

The dose of Trileptal that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Your age and weight
  • Other medications you may be taking
  • Other medical conditions you may have.
     
As always, do not adjust your Trileptal dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Trileptal Dosage for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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