Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) Pros and Cons
- Oxcarbazepine is an effective seizure medicine for controlling partial-onset seizures.
- It is available in a lower-cost generic form.
- You only need to take this medicine 1-2 times a day.
- It is available as an oral suspension for children and adults who have trouble swallowing pills.
- Oxcarbazepine is approved for use in children as young as 2 years old.
- Oxcarbazepine can cause changes in mood and behavior and raise the risk of suicidal thoughts and behavior.
- This medicine can lead to severe skin reactions.
- It has interactions with many medications.
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