WARNING Possible side effects from TRILEPTAL

Trileptal, a medication for bipolar illness has been studied through clinical trial. In some of these studies of trileptal for bipolar illness show side effects that occur in groups of people with bipolar disorder who take trileptal and are documented and compared to people with bipolar disorder who are not taking the drug. It's a way to compare which side effects occur and how often. Keep in mind that these side effects may not occur at all for you with bipolar.

In these studies, the most common side effects of Trileptal included:
Vomiting, vision problems, fatigue, drowsiness, headaches, dissiness, and vomiting.
These side effects are similiar to Lithium, the longer on the medication the more the side effects go away. Other side effects which are common for bipolar disorder are: Nervousness, loss of coordination, diarrhea, anxiety, confusion, and viral infections, insomnia, loss of appetite, shakiness, heartburn or indigestion, UTI's, coughing, stomach pain, constipation, memory loss, and taste changes. These occur in only 6% to 8% of people who have bipolar illness.

Side Effects which are less common: These side effects only occur in 1% to 4% of people with bipolar illness who are taking this medication. These side effects are very uncommon and are possibly not caused by Trileptal, the symptom's can be caused by something unrelated. These side effects are as follows: fever, back pain, water retention, nosebleeds, sinus infections, dry mouth, sore throat, rectal bleeding, thirst, toothache, vertigo, water retention, speech problems, swollen lymph nodes, ear infections, bruising, vaginal infections, and hot flashes.

When taking trileptal for bipolar illenss have some side effects which are serious. These side effects occur infrequently but are very serious. People taking trileptal for bipolar and are experiencing any of these serious side effects should consult your doctor immediately. Low sodium levels in the blood, that can cause these symptoms are as follows: Irritability, vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, confusion, muscle spasms, weakness, cramps, hallucinations, and tiredness.

You may not experience any of these side effects or just a few. There is no way for your doctor to know if your body will experience any of these side effects. Keep in close contact with your doctor and monitor how you feel. No one knows your body better than yourself.

Be attentive to signs of allergic reaction. Symptoms are itching, rash, hives and swelling.