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Trileptal Side Effects

Name: Trileptal

Generic: Oxcarbazepine

Manufacturer: Novartis
Date approved: January 2000
Status: Prescription only
Approved uses: Anticonvulsant used to control epilepsy and related seizures
Off-Label uses: Used in treatment of bipolar and schizoaffective disorders, neuropathic pain, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Side effects:
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • Suicidal Behavior or Ideation
  • Birth Defects
Related topics: Unsafe Drugs, Stevens Johnson Syndrome
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Trileptal Lawsuit Information

Trileptal is a drug manufactured by Novartis.  It is used to treat epilepsy in adults and children older than four. The drug has been linked to several rare but serious side effects. It can increase a patient’s risk of the serious skin disorder Stevens Johnson syndrome. Trileptal has also been linked to low-sodium levels in the blood. Patients may also experience mood swings, involuntary muscle movements, lack of coordination and a dulled sense of touch, among other more common side effects.

FDA Orders Trileptal Label Change Due to Potential Adverse Side Effects

Trileptal (generic name oxcarbazepine) has been on the market since 2000, and with more than 1 million patients, has been marketed as an effective anti-convulsant and mood stabilizer. But in summer 2005, the FDA ordered that Trileptal change its labeling to warn of potential serious adverse side effects of the popular drug. Serious Hypersensitivity in Some Patients. read more

Hyponatremia and Trileptal

Hyponatremia, or "water poisoning", is a side effect of anti-convulsant and commonly used bipolarity drug Trileptal. The condition, in which excess blood plasma dilutes the salt content of blood, can decrease organ function and endanger the lives of patients taking Trileptal. Why Trileptal Causes Hyponatremia. read more

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Trileptal FDA Information

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Trileptal News Articles

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Trileptal Newsfeeds

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Trileptal Patents

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Trileptal Useful Web Sites

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Trileptal Wikipedia

Oxcarbazepine

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