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Oxcarbazepine is used for:
Treating certain types of seizures in patients with epilepsy. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Oxcarbazepine is an anticonvulsant. It works by slowing abnormal nerve impulses in the brain.
Do NOT use Oxcarbazepine if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Oxcarbazepine
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
How to use Oxcarbazepine :
Use Oxcarbazepine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Oxcarbazepine by mouth with or without food.
- It is important to take all doses on time to keep the level of medicine in your blood constant. Take doses at evenly spaced intervals. Do not skip doses.
- Taking Oxcarbazepine at the same times each day will help you remember to take it.
- Continue to take Oxcarbazepine even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses. Oxcarbazepine works best when there is a constant level of it in your body.
- If Oxcarbazepine is stopped, it should be done gradually. The risk of seizures may be increased if Oxcarbazepine is suddenly stopped.
- If you miss a dose of Oxcarbazepine , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Oxcarbazepine .
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