141 –143 After delivery, the serum concentrations return to baseline within the first 4–8 weeks
Oxcarbazepine may also be helpful when prescribed “off-label” for nerve pain or as a mood stabilizer for bipolar disorder
Clearance of lamotrigine and levetiracetam doubles during pregnancy compared to before pregnancy
During pregnancy most ASMs (e
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Physiological changes during pregnancy (and post-partum) can affect concentrations of antiepileptic medicines, particularly for lamotrigine and phenytoin
Still Not Enough Data on the Reproductive Safety of Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal) By MGH Center for Women's Mental Health | January 2nd, 2023 |
Having a seizure during pregnancy could harm both mother and baby
Takeaway
Trileptal belongs to a group of drugs called anticonvulsants, which work by decreasing abnormal electrical activity in the brain
The purpose of this registry is to collect information about the safety of antiepileptic medicine during pregnancy
Of the new anti-seizure medications, lamotrigine and levetiracetam are the most widely used due to their known safety during pregnancy
Women with epilepsy comprise almost half of the population with general epilepsy
This is a friendly reminder that this community's moderators An epileptic woman took oxcarbazepine orally 300 mg 3 times daily during pregnancy and postpartum
Pregnant women should consult with their doctor before taking this medication
Pregnancy Considerations
Your health care provider may suggest a higher dose based on your situation
Use some other kind of birth control also like a condom when taking
The drug can be transferred via breast milk and potentially harm a baby
Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) is similar to carbamazepine (Tegretol), an antiseizure medication that's known to cause birth defects in babies if taken by mothers during pregnancy
While Trileptal may help with some symptoms of bipolar disorder, it can interact with other medications and may not be safe to use during pregnancy
Initially 4–5 mg/kg twice daily (max
Hi ladies, I have been on Trileptal for about 17 years
pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
Oxcarbazepine can cause serious side effects, including: 1
Rapid fluctuations in body weight (either loss or gain) Eating disorders