Trioptal

Yes, Trioptal 300 Tablet affects weight and may cause weight gain. However, in some cases, weight loss has also been reported. Consult a dietician and follow a diet plan to maintain your weight.

Trioptal 300 Tablet has fewer side effects as compared to carbamazepine. Moreover, Trioptal 300 Tablet can be started with a clinically effective dose as against carbamazepine which may require frequent visits to the doctor before an effective dose can be decided based on the patient’s response to the treatment.

You should pay attention to any changes, especially sudden changes in mood, behaviour, thoughts or feelings. Be aware of common warning signs that might be a signal for risk of suicide. Some of these include talking or thinking about hurting yourself or ending your life, withdrawing from friends and family, becoming depressed or worsening your depression. Keep your appointment with your doctor on schedule, do not miss. Stay connected with the doctor even between visits.

Take Trioptal 300 Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. It is recommended that you take it twice every day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Trioptal 300 Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take your medicine at the same time each day to gain maximum benefit. It will also help you remember when to take it.

You should take your medicine for the time and duration prescribed by your doctor. Trioptal 300 Tablet helps to control your epilepsy but does not cure it. You must take this medicine every day, even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Trioptal 300 Tablet or lower the dose yourself. Stopping your medicine suddenly or lowering the dose may cause seizures. Consult your doctor who may reduce the dose gradually before stopping it completely.

Trioptal 300 Tablet is not know to affect fertility in males or females. However, talk to your doctor if you are facing fertility issues while taking this medicine.

Yes, Trioptal 300 Tablet causes hair loss as a common side effect. However, it does not affect everyone. If there is substantial hair loss, consult your doctor.

You should not take Trioptal 300 Tablet if you are allergic to Trioptal 300 Tablet, eslicarbazepine or to any of their components. Also, pregnant women and women who take birth control pills should avoid Trioptal 300 Tablet. Along with that, people having severe liver or kidney disease and people with a psychiatric disorder should avoid taking Trioptal 300 Tablet.