Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Lonafarnib
-MAOIs, such as Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate
-Mavacamten
-Oxcarbazepine
-Ranolazine
-Rilpivirine
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Certain medications for seizures, such as carbamazepine, clobazam, phenobarbital, phenytoin, primidone
-Estrogen and progestin hormones
-Omeprazole
-Rosuvastatin
-Simvastatin
-Warfarin

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Kidney disease
-Liver disease
-Suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempt by you or a family member
-Any unusual or allergic reaction to eslicarbazepine, oxcarbazepine, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding

Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
Do not suddenly stop taking this medication. You may develop a severe reaction. Your care team will tell you how much medication to take. If your care team wants you to stop the medication, the dose may be slowly lowered over time to avoid any side effects.
Wear a medical ID bracelet or chain. Carry a card that describes your condition. List the medications and doses you take on the card.
This medication may affect your coordination, reaction time, or judgment. Do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this medication affects you. Sit up or stand slowly to reduce the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Drinking alcohol with this medication can increase the risk of these side effects.
This medication may cause thoughts of suicide or depression. This includes sudden changes in mood, behaviors, or thoughts. These changes can happen at any time but are more common in the beginning of treatment or after a change in dose. Call your care team right away if you experience these thoughts or worsening depression.
This medication may cause serious skin reactions. They can happen weeks to months after starting the medication. Contact your care team right away if you notice fevers or flu-like symptoms with a rash. The rash may be red or purple and then turn into blisters or peeling of the skin. You may also notice a red rash with swelling of the face, lips, or lymph nodes in your neck or under your arms.
Tell your care team right away if you have any change in your eyesight.
Estrogen and progestin hormones may not work as well while you are taking this medication. Your care team can help you find the contraceptive option that works for you.
Women who become pregnant while using this medication may enroll in the North American Antiepileptic Medication Pregnancy Registry by calling 1-888-233-2334. This registry collects information about the safety of antiepileptic medication use during pregnancy.

Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medication after the expiration date.