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Taking Trileptal
Tue, 04/11/2006 - 14:37Topic: Medication Issues
I'M TAKING TRILEPTAL 300MG TWICE A DAY AND SO FAR NO SIDE AFFECT. I'M AFRAID IF THE DOCTOR RAISE THE DOSE IT WILL MAKE ME SICK. CAN ANYONE TELL ME WHAT KIND OF SIDE EFFECT IT CAN CAUSE IF THE DOSE IS HIGH. I JUST STARTED TAKING MY MEDS ON THE 27TH OF LAST MONTH.
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Re: Taking Trileptal
Submitted by angel_lts on Tue, 2006-04-18 - 13:28
I have been on trileptal for several years now. I am at a very low dose right now, in the midst of getting off of it.
One side effect is hyponatremia(low sodium). I have had to deal with this for a while now but only when I was on a high dose. It cause generalized seizures if it gets too low.
When way I knew I was getting low, was I would get auras all day. I also got blood work every month to keep an eye on it. I did drink gatorade all day if it got low or some salty foods.
But when it was lowered, I didnt have the problem anymore. But the side effects are not many. Very seldom I would get slightly dizzy. But nothing else.
I wish I could stay on it, for there was not many side effects but the low sodium was a big issue
best of luck
Lisa
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/epilepsyapproach/
Re: Taking Trileptal
Submitted by ac420ec on Mon, 2006-04-17 - 20:41
My daughter (8 yo) started taking trileptal(300mg 2x a day) the same week as you. She has had few side effects ( a little tired, but only lasted a few days). I did read that the side effects are pretty mild compared to other aed's and is generally pretty well tolerated.She has seen no real improvment in seizure control.Have you seen any results?