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A member asked:

What are the permanent side effects of trileptal? what are the negative permanent ones with respect to trigeminal neuralgia?

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Dr. Klaus d Lessnau answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

With your MD: Trileptal can have multiple side effects. You want to follow with your neurologist, frequently. He/she should evaluate you as necessary. Self medicating is not safe!

Dr Rhoads and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 5/3/2018

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