I was diagnosed with bipolar disorder at age 22. After trying a few drugs with hideous effects that worsened my condition, by doctor recommended this. I have used it now for 4 years and it has saved my life. This drug can be used to treat manic depression, though it is not widely prescribed for the condition. If you are suffering or know someone suffering from this condition, please recommend ...
The drowsiness caused by this medication caused me to get into an accident. This drug should be banned.
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Anonymous | 19-24 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/9/2015
Condition: Convulsive Seizures
Overall rating 4.7
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I use this medicine everyday for my nocturnal seizures. I haven't had any major problems. One problem I had was dizziness. It also helped me sleep better too.
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intel-i7 | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
12/10/2014
Condition: Simple Seizure
Overall rating 4.7
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I've been taking 450mg of this medication twice/day for over 3 years and now my epilepsy is in remission. Have a few side efects though like hair loss and dry skin, but it is better to be seizure free.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/1/2014
Condition: Other
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Prescribed for bipolar.... made me worse.
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Jan | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/26/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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I take this medicine for Trigeminal Neuralgia.I had to increase dosage from 300mg, to 400 mg and now I am taking 600mg each dose.
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Dirtpusher | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
6/26/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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I am taking for MS that has caused pain down the left side of my face. It stops the pain but than I feel high and my legs lose all strength and I can't walk..
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/2/2014
Condition: Simple Seizure
Overall rating 5.0
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I have MS and Moyamoya. About a year ago I started to get wired seizures. I never convulsed or fainted, but I would freeze in my tracks ( could not move) while remaking totally conscious. And aware and could hear everyone but I could not communicate! So my Neurologist prescribed this med. shortly thereafter no more seizes! I don't recall any side affects, but I am on a host of other medications as well. Overall, I am thrilled to have found this drug! ,
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Anonymous | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/2/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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theresa | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/25/2014
Condition: Convulsive Seizures
Overall rating 4.7
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I've only taken for a week but my pharmacist says I can no longer take my lexapro for depression. The oxcarbazepine is used for pain' mood stabilizer, & depression also which is a plus. So far no side effects.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/24/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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was prescribed to me for "cluster headaches" behind the eye. Not effective
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KaytG | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
3/21/2014
Condition: Simple Partial Seizures
Overall rating 3.0
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Watch out for hyponatremia. I have taken this medication for 6 years and have had trouble regulating my sodium levels. Its had me in the hospital with severe Hyponatremia now a total of 4 times, including two ambulance rides. Its not something they list for patients under side effects, only for doctors.
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musichammes | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/11/2014
Condition: Simple Partial Seizures
Overall rating 5.0
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Like some of the other reviewers, if you take too much at one time you do feel loopy or dizzy. But that's just like any medication you take too much of. I was diagnosed with Epilepsy when I was seven, had a partial temporal lobotomy at 14, went 11 years with no seizures and out of nowhere started having seizures again. I have been on Oxcarbazepine for about five years now and other than finding the right dosage, have had no problems. I have been on a lot of different medications from Tegretol to Dilantin. Since starting Oxcarbazepine this is the longest I have been on one medication and it has out performed any other medication. Read More Read Less
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/27/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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M doctor prescribed this medication to me for bipolor disorder. It takes some getting used to in the beginning of treatment. once your body adjusts to the drug my moods have never been more stabilized.
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[email protected] | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/8/2014
Condition: Other
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TAKE WITH ZANAX PRISTIQ BYPOLER
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
12/15/2013
Condition: Other
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i take formood stabelizer bi polor disorder
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/4/2013
Condition: Additional Medication to Treat Partial Seizures
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Used as an add on with Lyrica to control flares. The reverse of what one typically reads where Lyrica is the add on. For me Lyrica is primary. I add on a 3 week course of oxcarbazepine and it materially knocks back the flare.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/23/2013
Condition: Other
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Apparently this medication waen to me for mood disorder. It also is somewhat slowing me down to be in the "now", I have better concentration.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | Patient
11/12/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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doctor has given me this drug for headaches, sometimes works but usually wake up with headaches anyway, is this drug good for headaches, don't have any doctor that says I have seizures.
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WallE | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/28/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.0
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cdsbay5 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/4/2013
Condition: Simple Partial Seizures
Overall rating 3.7
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I do not like the burning sensation on my tongue.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/17/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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i take this med for schizophrenia, i also have sever anxiaty, and bipolar, and deprestion. ive been on this med for ruffly 3 yrs now and MOST the time it works, HOWEVER, if ANYTHING changes my reutine, im thrown into a frinzy!! It has NOT stopped me from "seeing" things but it does help. This med makes things more tolarable
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