Compare Trileptal vs. Depakote
Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.
Prevents seizures.
Trileptal (Oxcarbazepine) is effective at preventing seizures and you don’t need to get regular blood tests to make sure it’s effective, but it has many drug interactions.
Treats and prevents seizures, and stabilizes mood.
Depakote (divalproex) is good for long-term prevention of seizures, manic episodes in bipolar disorder, and migraines.
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3.3/ 5 average rating with 97 reviewsforDepakote
Upsides
- Trileptal (Oxcarbazepine) is effective at lowering the frequency of seizures, especially for people with partial seizures.
- If you have trouble swallowing tablets, Trileptal (Oxcarbazepine) is also available as an oral solution.
- You won’t need to get regular blood tests to check the drug levels in your body.
- Available in a generic form.
- Lowers the frequency of seizures, especially for people with absence seizures or complex partial seizures.
- Depakote (divalproex) is a first-line treatment to stabilize mood for people with bipolar disorder.
- Depakote (divalproex) is helpful for preventing frequent migraines.
- The sprinkle pill can be swallowed whole or can be opened up and mixed with applesauce if you have a hard time swallowing.
- Depakote (divalproex) is available as a generic.
Downsides
- It’s important to take your dose on time so that Trileptal (Oxcarbazepine) has steady levels in your body.
- Interacts with many other medicines and supplements.
- Can cause difficulty concentrating, tiredness or drowsiness, and problems with coordination.
- If you have kidney problems, your dose may need to be adjusted. Your doctor will check your kidney function regularly.
- Being pregnant lowers the levels of Trileptal (Oxcarbazepine), so the medicine might not be as effective at preventing seizures.
- It can take 3 to 4 weeks before you feel the full effects of Depakote (divalproex).
- Depakote (divalproex) is not a good medication for people with liver problems.
- Requires regular blood tests to see how the medication is affecting your body.
- Depakote (divalproex) can make you bleed more easily.
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Dosage forms
- Pill
- Liquid
- Pill
- Extended release pill
- Delayed release pill
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97 reviews so far
46%
saidit'sworth it
40%
saiditworked well
27%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Leave a reviewSide effects
21possible side effects
- Dizziness22%
- Nausea16%
- Headache13%
- Any adverse effect9%
- Diarrhea7%
- Vomiting7%
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infection7%
- Constipation5%
- Dyspepsia5%
- Ataxia5%
- Nervousness5%
- Falling Down NOS4%
- Pain Back4%
- Amnesia4%
- Coordination Abnormal4%
- Tremor4%
- Epistaxis4%
- Infection Chest4%
- Sinusitis4%
- Rash4%
- Vision Abnormal4%
9possible side effects
- Nausea22%
- Sleepiness19%
- Dizziness12%
- Vomiting12%
- Accidental injury11%
- Feeling weak10%
- Abdominal pain9%
- Upset stomach9%
- Rash6%
Risks and risk factors
- Mental changes due to low sodium
- Age 65 or older
- dehydration
- Taking diuretics (water pills)
- Serious allergic reactions
- Had allergic reaction to Tegretol (carbamazepine)
- Life-threatnening skin reactions
- Asian ancestry
- Suicidal thoughts or behavior
- History of depression
- Withdrawal seizures
- Stopping Trileptal (Oxcarbazepine) suddenly
- Changes in blood cells
- Bone disorders
- History of osteoporosis
- History of fractures
- Liver problems
- Low thyroid levels
- Children
- Harm to fetus
- Liver damage
- Children under age 2
- History of metabolic disorders
- Severe seizure disorder
- Brain disease
- History of liver problems
- Pancreas problems
- Suicidal thoughts or behavior
- History of depression
- Increased bleeding
- Mental changes
- History of metabolic disorders
- People also taking Topamax