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trileptal
Tue, 05/10/2005 - 07:47Does anyone know if you are on his medication
1. Does it make you gain weight
2. Does it make you use the washroom alot more
As for it does both,was wondering if this was normal reaction to the drug
Comments
RE: RE: trileptal
Submitted by Hope19 on Fri, 2005-05-06 - 12:57
RE: RE: RE: trileptal
Submitted by 38benny on Fri, 2005-05-06 - 13:22
I am not on this drug but this is what I found at WEBMD... Frequent urination is under less severe side effects but it is on the list... Hope this helps JoAnne
Trileptal Oral
Back to Drug Overview
Does this medication have side effects?
The following side effects are associated with Trileptal Oral:
Common side effects:
| Double Vision | Severe |
| Involuntary Eye Movement | Severe |
| Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus | Severe |
| Sensation of Spinning or Whirling | Severe |
| Dizzy | Severe |
| Voluntary Movement Difficulty | Severe |
| Emotional Instability | Severe |
| Inflammation of the Nose | Less Severe |
| Drowsiness | Less Severe |
| Low Energy | Less Severe |
| Involuntary Quivering | Less Severe |
| Head Pain | Less Severe |
| Feel Like Throwing Up | Less Severe |
| Throwing Up | Less Severe |
| Stomach Cramps | Less Severe |
Infrequent side effects:
| Toxic Effect on Brain or Spinal Cord Function | Severe |
| Decrease in the Sharpness of Vision | Severe |
| Abnormally Low Blood Pressure | Severe |
| Throat Infection | Severe |
| Sinus Irritation and Congestion | Severe |
| Bronchitis | Severe |
| Infection caused by a Virus | Severe |
| Urinary Tract Infection | Severe |
| Inflammation or Infection of Vagina | Severe |
| Loss of Memory | Severe |
| Fit | Severe |
| Fever | Severe |
| Uncoordinated | Severe |
| Rash | Severe |
| Excessive Thirst | Severe |
| Abnormal Recording of the Electrical Activity of the Brain | Severe |
| Bruise | Severe |
| Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood | Severe |
| Confused | Severe |
| Dry Mouth | Less Severe |
| Indigestion | Less Severe |
| Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements | Less Severe |
| "Change of Life" Signs | Less Severe |
| Acne | Less Severe |
| Backache | Less Severe |
| Muscle Weakness | Less Severe |
| Abnormal Trouble Sleeping | Less Severe |
| Excessive Sweating | Less Severe |
| Taste Problems | Less Severe |
| Difficulty Speaking | Less Severe |
| Nosebleed | Less Severe |
| Cough | Less Severe |
| Chest Pain | Less Severe |
| Diarrhea | Less Severe |
| Excess Urination | Less Severe |
| Nervous | Less Severe |
Rare side effects:
| Burning Stomach | Severe |
| Blood coming from Anus | Severe |
| Erythema Multiforme | Severe |
| Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis | Severe |
| Stevens-Johnson Syndrome | Severe |
| Joint Pain | Severe |
| Numbness | Severe |
| Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands | Severe |
| Swollen Lymph Nodes | Severe |
| Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug | Severe |
| Large Purple or Brown Skin Blotches | Severe |
| Increased Eosinophils in the Blood | Severe |
I am not on this drug but this is what I found at WEBMD... Frequent urination is under less severe side effects but it is on the list... Hope this helps JoAnne
Trileptal Oral
Back to Drug Overview
Does this medication have side effects?
The following side effects are associated with Trileptal Oral:
Common side effects:
| Double Vision | Severe |
| Involuntary Eye Movement | Severe |
| Acute Infection of the Nose, Throat or Sinus | Severe |
| Sensation of Spinning or Whirling | Severe |
| Dizzy | Severe |
| Voluntary Movement Difficulty | Severe |
| Emotional Instability | Severe |
| Inflammation of the Nose | Less Severe |
| Drowsiness | Less Severe |
| Low Energy | Less Severe |
| Involuntary Quivering | Less Severe |
| Head Pain | Less Severe |
| Feel Like Throwing Up | Less Severe |
| Throwing Up | Less Severe |
| Stomach Cramps | Less Severe |
Infrequent side effects:
| Toxic Effect on Brain or Spinal Cord Function | Severe |
| Decrease in the Sharpness of Vision | Severe |
| Abnormally Low Blood Pressure | Severe |
| Throat Infection | Severe |
| Sinus Irritation and Congestion | Severe |
| Bronchitis | Severe |
| Infection caused by a Virus | Severe |
| Urinary Tract Infection | Severe |
| Inflammation or Infection of Vagina | Severe |
| Loss of Memory | Severe |
| Fit | Severe |
| Fever | Severe |
| Uncoordinated | Severe |
| Rash | Severe |
| Excessive Thirst | Severe |
| Abnormal Recording of the Electrical Activity of the Brain | Severe |
| Bruise | Severe |
| Low Amount of Sodium in the Blood | Severe |
| Confused | Severe |
| Dry Mouth | Less Severe |
| Indigestion | Less Severe |
| Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel Movements | Less Severe |
| "Change of Life" Signs | Less Severe |
| Acne | Less Severe |
| Backache | Less Severe |
| Muscle Weakness | Less Severe |
| Abnormal Trouble Sleeping | Less Severe |
| Excessive Sweating | Less Severe |
| Taste Problems | Less Severe |
| Difficulty Speaking | Less Severe |
| Nosebleed | Less Severe |
| Cough | Less Severe |
| Chest Pain | Less Severe |
| Diarrhea | Less Severe |
| Excess Urination | Less Severe |
| Nervous | Less Severe |
Rare side effects:
| Burning Stomach | Severe |
| Blood coming from Anus | Severe |
| Erythema Multiforme | Severe |
| Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis | Severe |
| Stevens-Johnson Syndrome | Severe |
| Joint Pain | Severe |
| Numbness | Severe |
| Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands | Severe |
| Swollen Lymph Nodes | Severe |
| Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug | Severe |
| Large Purple or Brown Skin Blotches | Severe |
| Increased Eosinophils in the Blood | Severe |
RE: trileptal
Submitted by chips on Fri, 2005-05-06 - 09:39
Me too,wonder if that is a side effect
Does any one know,I also heard that because you go alot, it might be taking all the sodium out of your body
Me too,wonder if that is a side effect
Does any one know,I also heard that because you go alot, it might be taking all the sodium out of your body