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Side Effects of Oxcarbazepine
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Some side effects of oxcarbazepine, while occurring infrequently, are potentially serious and should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider. These include but are not limited to:
- Worsening of seizures
- Low sodium levels in the blood (hyponatremia), which may cause symptoms that include:
- Loss of appetite
- Nausea or vomiting
- Irritability
- Excessive tiredness
- Confusion
- Hallucinations
- Muscle weakness
- Muscle spasms or cramps
- Signs of an allergic reaction, including unexplained rash, hives, itching, and unexplained swelling
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Suicidal thinking or behavior (see Seizure Medications and Suicide).
Less common side effects of oxcarbazepine occur in 2 percent to 5 percent of people taking the drug. Because these side effects are so uncommon, it can be difficult to tell whether they are actually caused by oxcarbazepine or by factors unrelated to the medication.
These less common side effects include but are not limited to:
- Falling down
- Back pain
- Nosebleeds
- Sinus infections (sinusitis)
- A fever
- Dry mouth (see Trileptal and Dry Mouth)
- A sore throat
- A spinning sensation (vertigo)
- Water retention
- Chest pain
- Rectal bleeding
- Toothaches
- Swollen lymph nodes
- Thirst
- Speech problems
- Hot flashes
- Bruising
- Ear infections
- Vaginal infections or irritation.
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD