Trileptal Oral

Trileptal Oral Side Effects

Dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, headache, trouble sleeping, acne, dry mouth, or constipation may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any of these serious side effects:

• double vision
• change in vision
• involuntary eye movements
• difficulty speaking
• difficulty concentrating
• loss of coordination
• trouble walking (abnormal gait)
• uncontrolled muscle movements (tremor)
• dulled sense of touch

Tell your doctor immediately if you develop any of these unlikely but very serious side effects:

• easy bleeding/bruising
• chest pain
• mental/mood changes
• persistent sore throat
• stomach/abdominal pain
• bloody stool
• dark urine
• change in amount of urine
• yellowing of eyes/skin

This medication rarely may cause mood or behavior changes, such as anxiety, agitation, hostility, pressured/rapid speech, or thoughts of suicide. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop unusual (possibly sudden) mood changes.

A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include:

• fever
• rash
• itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat/lymph nodes)
• severe dizziness
• trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. In the US, you may report side effects to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada, you may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Trileptal Oral Medical Alert

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).