Owensville, IN
A 62-year-old female asked:
I'm on trileptal my sodium is 128 is that low enough i sure be concerned.
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Veeraish Chauhananswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 16 years experience
Known cause: Trileptal is a known cause of low sodium. Initially low sodium can have very subtle signs like fatigue or gait instability, but later it can progress to more serious symptoms. Talk to your nephrologist about ways to help you get your sodium level up.
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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 54 years experience
Side effect: Trileptal causes many adverse effects and low sodium is but one. There are many far better anti-epileptic drugs with fewer side effects. Is there a specific reason you should be on trileptal, other than fact it is generic and cheap? Discuss with your doctor, but you are not in any imminent danger yet. Do weigh the benefits and risks and make decision.
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Last updated May 20, 2015
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