Does The Side Effect Trileptal Cause Swelling On Face,tongue,gums And Blood Shot Eyes?

Posted on Wed, 1 Jan 2014

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Question : hi my name is XXXXXXX I have been on trileptal 1800mg all taken at night. I have been on this medication for a few years now and just reasently missed takeing it for 2-3 days and started takeing it again. I didn't have any problems the first few days back on. but tonight it took my meds and with in a hour or so I started having a bad reaction. my face, toung, gums all felt swollen and like they burning on fire. my eyes are very blood shot. I could not sit still. this has happened once befor a year ago. I don't think I should take these meds anymore. is it possiable that all of the sudden I have become allergic to this medication? my symptoms have lessoned since they started. they lasted about 2 hours. I have a mild headach now.

Answered by Dr. Hariom Sharma (-4 hours later)

Brief Answer: Not allergic to this medication. Detailed Answer: Hi Sir, I have gone through your query. It suggests that you are not allergic to this medication. Only side effect of the long term use of the oxcarbazepine is hyponatremia i.e. low blood sodium level. Therefore monitor for blood sodium level. For your kind information---> Sudden discontinuation of this drug has a high risk of increased seizure frequency. Trileptal may be used with caution in people with the Hepatic impairment and Renal impairment therefore you may also go for- 1. Renal function test and 2. Liver function test. For better diagnosis and management please consult your doctor. Wish you good health

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