Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)

I had to quit Topamax because of itching & stabbing pain. The last try was Trileptal, which gave me side effects the 2nd day of diarrhea and giant farts (big enough to scare the cat, I kid you NOT!)

They always say those things will go away (eventually ), but after four days the diarrhea was the best part. I couldn't make myself take another pill.

The 2nd night on Trileptal, I lost all emotional response. I didn't care about anything. Didn't sleep, wouldn't go out even to throw out gar-barge

I've never felt so in danger. If I hadn't had people to call I would have taken a cab to the psych ER.

This morning I was still bad bad off ... but knowing it was the med & I had to wait it out was my mantra. I called pdoc's cell about 8 a.m. & we decided someone in the office would check in with me on my land line a lot today. Land line so I'd have to be home to answer.

Has anyone else taken this? Or had this reaction to any med? I'm in the mood now to never ever try anything new again. But I know I have to.

Sorry for the panicky rant. Thank you for reading & any reply.

roads

Just started Trileptal and Haldol. Struggling with staying awake during the day. If not sleeping, I am yawning. Hoping this doesn't last much longer. Interfering with daily functions.

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But no effect on your emotional responses? Yes, haldol especially takes getting used to. The Trileptal didn't make me drowsy--but I guess maybe it slowed by emotional life before it stopped it altogether.

Thanks for letting me know your experience. How long have you been on these?

Take care of you.

roads

I've been on trileptal for somewhere around 8 months now, maybe closer to a year. I take it in combo with Latuda, and up until recently the two worked really well for me. I seem to have hit a medication wall or something. No weird side effects that I can remember, or if I had any, they went away as my body adjusted.

Thank you both, GaBabyBear and DarkTangles. I began feeling mostly back in my own life late this afternoon. And thanks to all who replied by PM or phone. I've certainly acquired a better appreciation for anyone on a "bad trip" via drugs.

roads

"In September 2010, Novartis pled guilty to marketing Trileptal for the unapproved uses of neuropathic pain and bipolar disorder during 2000 and 2001." U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. "Government’s memorandum for entry of plea and sentencing"