Question 1

what are some of the side effects of oxetol?

Accepted Answer

Trileptal: Nausea &amp;  other GI side-effects not uncommon &amp; most times they subside with time. Trileptal at optimum dose is decent Anticonvulsant which can work as anxiolytic &amp; mood stabilizing agent.
Also, dizziness &amp; blurred vision &amp; headaches &amp; poor concentration.

Question 2

please describe the medication: oxcarbazepine?

Accepted Answer

Oxcarbazepine: Used alone or together with other medicines to treat seizures caused by epilepsy in adults and children 2 years of age and older.

Question 3

what is differance between oxcarbazepine and carbazepine ?

Accepted Answer

Similar: Oxcarbazepine is is a derivative of carbamazepine. Both are anti-seizure medications that work by a similar mechanism. Oxcarbazepine tends to have less side effects.

Question 4

what are side effects of oxcarbazepine?

Accepted Answer

Many: Can have effects on liver and bone marrow, serum sodium levels may drop, rare increase in cholesterol.  Systemic problems also include, nausea, and stomach upset, drowsiness and dizziness, allergic reactions, adverse drug-drug interactions, and osteoporosis.

Question 5

oxetol xr 300 tablet is treatment for what disease?

Accepted Answer

Oxcarbazepine: partial seizure disorders,  anxiety,mood disorders &amp; motor tics.

Question 6

what are common side effects of oxcarbazepine (trileptal)?

Accepted Answer

Headache plus: Common side effects include headache, fatigue, and stomach upset (nausea).  These are often present in the beginning or after a dose change.  The higher the dose, the more likely they occur.  Low sodium in the blood is common in older people and in others who take other medications that have a tendency to do the same.  Sodium levels should be monitored.  In general, Trileptal is a safe drug.

Question 7

is it okay to take a pro hormone with oxcarbazepine?

Accepted Answer

Drug interactions.: Oxcarbazine metabolizes through the liver and potential drug-drug interactions may be rather common.  Probably this will be trivial, but need to ascertain whether the oxcarb level will be affected by your hormone.  Ask your doctor to check potential issues for you.

Question 8

oxcarbazepine 300mg
perphenazine 2mg is safe with coffee in the morning?

Accepted Answer

Drink your coffee: Do not get hung up on avoidance of caffeine in coffee.  No real risk of any consequence in this situation.

Question 9

i take oxcarbazepine for pain. can i take a 5 mg valium for the night muscle spasms it causes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Oxcarbazepine and valium can be taken without high risk for interaction.  In general, try to avoid benzodiazepines like valium because they lower the quality of sleep.  Oxcarbazepine is not a typical first line choice for pain either.

Question 10

i am having oxcarbazepine for anger and irritability. dose 150mg morning and evening. improvement not significant. i feel anxiety, irrited .

Accepted Answer

Oxcarbazepine no go: Oxcarbazepibe is a mood stabilizer (anti-epileptic) that is often  used to quell irritability In patients who struggle with this a lot. Particularly, if it is used in the irritability encountered in bipolar disorder. If you don't feel improved, this med may not be the right choice for you! Contact you doc, let him/her know how you feel, and make a new plan to feel better :)

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Oxetol xr 300 tablet is treatment for what disease?

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Oxcarbazepine 300mg perphenazine 2mg is safe with coffee in the morning?

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I take oxcarbazepine for pain. can i take a 5 mg valium for the night muscle spasms it causes?

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I am having oxcarbazepine for anger and irritability. dose 150mg morning and evening. improvement not significant. i feel anxiety, irrited .

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