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Why is this medication prescribed
Oxcarbazepine is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat certain types of seizures in the treatment of epilepsy. Oxcarbazepine is in a class of drugs called antiepileptics. It works by blocking the effects of substances in the brain that may cause seizures.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Other uses for this medicine
Oxcarbazepine is used occasionally to treat anxiety. Talk to your doctor about the possible risks of using this drug for your condition.
What other information should I know
Call your doctor if you continue to have seizures or convulsions while taking this medication.If you give this drug to a child, observe and keep a record of the child's moods, behavior, attention span, hand-eye coordination, and ability to solve problems and perform tasks requiring thought. Ask the child's teacher to keep a similar record. This information can help the child's doctor determine whether to continue the drug or to change the dose or drug.
You should wear or carry identification jewelry or cards indicating medication use and epilepsy.
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your response to oxcarbazepine.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
In case of emergency overdose
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
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