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    A Close Look At Trileptal For Bipolar Disorder

    "There is a solution to every problem."

    When you or a loved one is inflicted with bipolar disorder, you think that there is no end to keeping things in order. It seems that answers to your dilemma have far-fetched solutions. Yet, there is a key to every faced dilemma, it may not be too soon but there is.

    These days, average symptoms such as excessive and uncontrollable moods can be impeded with Trileptal.

    Scientifically, Trileptal is referred to as "oxcarbazepine." Trileptal is a medication suited to stabilize the mood. It is also an "anticonvulsant" drug. This medication is principally utilized to treat epilepsy and bipolar disorder.

    Physical Characteristics of Trileptal

    There are four types of Trileptal depending on the patient's dosage need. Among the dissimilar types of Trileptal, three are tablets. All tablets have a line in the middle which is commonly referred to as "breakline." All tablets come in Blister pack.

    The least tablet dosage is Trileptal 150 mg. This type of tablet can be distinguished by its pale gray green tablet with initials T D on one side and C G on the other side.

    Three hundred (300) mg is the next dosage after Trileptal 150. It is a yellow tablet with initials TE TE on one side and CG CG on the other.

    The highest Trileptal dosage is 600 mg. The tablet is notable by its light pink color. It also has CG CG initials on one side and TF TF on the other side.

    Another type of Trileptal is the oral suspension. It is stored in an amber glass bottle wherein the suspension is off-white to reddish brown in color.

    Side Effects of Trileptal

    Like any other medications, Trileptal also have side effects. Some average side effects are giddiness, sleepiness, double and irregular vision, exhaustion, vomiting, lose of balance, stomach pains and indigestion, and shivering.

    Pregnant women must be cautious in taking Trileptal since studies express that there is a likelihood for the unborn child to develop birth defects.

    There are individuals taking Trileptal who reports that they experience a "sedative effect" when this medication is taken with alcohol and painkillers. In addition, some patients also see weight gain.

    Some uncommon side effect of Trileptal is decrease in blood sodium wherein you may experience less passing of urine, headache, puzzlement, weakness and on extreme cases convulsions and coma.

    There are those who may experience the following rare side effects of Trileptal:
    ?Angioedema - this is a condition wherein the skin and voice box swells due to an allergic reaction.
    ?Encephalopathy - this is a brain disorder which causes perplexity, loss of memory and on some extreme cases, personality alteration.
    ?Erythema multiforme - this is a condition where the skin develops red and purple patches due to inflammation.
    ?Lymphadenopathy - this causes the lymph glands to swell which is visible under the arms, in the jaw and groin area.
    ?Stevens Johnson syndrome - this is a very uncommon side effect wherein the blisters develop in the eyes. On some cases, bleeding springs up in the eyes.

    When Not To Use Trileptal

    Not all individuals can be relieved by Trileptal. There are those who are sensitive to this type of medication such as individuals:

    ?With kidney troubles
    ?With heart troubles
    ?With liver troubles
    ?With intolerance to fructose
    ?Allergic to "carbamazepine"
    ?With very low level of sodium in the blood

    Hence it's wise to confer your physician before taking Trileptal to prevent other uneventful things to happen.

    How to Store Trileptal

    Proper storage is necessary since it will aid your medicines to be kept in its best condition. You need to read instructions on the label of your Trileptal medicine before you use it.

    You are needed to keep the medication in a place away from children's reach. A locked medicine cabinet is a wonderful place to store this medicine. The oral suspension should be utilized within seven weeks after first usage.

    Equally necessary is using the drug before its expiration date.

    Trileptal may be the solution you're seeking to give you or a loved one temporary respite from bipolar disorder. In your hands is the responsibility when you take this medication. No harm is done when you know how to properly use the medicines you're taking, especially if it's a medication to stabilize your mood.


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