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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smh | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/18/2013
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.7
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waldorf1962 | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/9/2013
Condition: Convulsive Seizures
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This medication has a profound positive effective on my moods. Depression is endemic to epilepsy and I am more in control of both my seizures and mood disorder.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/8/2013
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I take this for Trigeminal Neuralgia. It has worked well for managing my pain.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
1/16/2013
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type 2 bipolar for a mood disorder, yes it is working but am constipated from it.. I have to do miralax, a stool softener and fiber x2 per day. no other side affect to beat the constipation as the dr. says
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Angie | 35-44 | Female | Patient
1/14/2013
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feel tried can"t function daily tasks
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nicole | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/18/2012
Condition: Additional Medication to Treat Partial Seizures
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Donna C | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/4/2012
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I am a very calm person, when given this drug, all I could do was sleep and became very violent upon awakening. would never take this drug.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/2/2012
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bipolar
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Liam | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/30/2012
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/7/2012
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was given meds to treat migraines aura it has been great. would like to hear if anyone has took for the same
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becky | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
7/3/2012
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My son was prescribed this medication and it has not helped his mood. Is this medication used as a mood stabilizer?
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | Patient
3/12/2012
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JJ in LA | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/13/2012
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I have neuropathy due to Tethered Cord. Pins and needles from the waist down. I've been on this med for months and it's been more effective than anything else I've taken. It's more a numbness now, which I think I can live with. I do feel like I've gained weight and I sometimes have cognitive problems but, overall, I'm happy with it for now.
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/9/2012
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Oxcarbazapine has been very effective for severe temporal lobe pain. Trigeminal nerve pain in right jaw
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/21/2011
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It was fine until the doctor increased it then I started getting a sore throat, sinus, rash on my face, excessive thirst, dry mouth. That is too many other problems to deal with just to fix one.
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amazing grace | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/29/2011
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Prescribed this for Bipolar after 3 years of living hell. This medication is a god send. It's all I take now and it has stopped the manic and depressive mood swings. I'm not tired on it or anything. I have gained weight but I'm not sure as to why??? I'll live with that oh yeah I has no negative side affects on sex drive. A+
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chuck | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/8/2011
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I was recently prescribed this medication to help with mood swings. I take 300mg/day and have found it to be very helpful. I have been able to cut my anti depression medication in half since taking this medication. The only side effects for me are that I sweat like a pig and my lips are increadibly dry and sometimes feel like I am getting fever blisters that never develope. Overall I think the Oxcarbazpine is a good thing for me.
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NonnieT | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/9/2011
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I have Complex Regional Pain Syndrome( a very severe nerve pain and extreme sensitivity) My doctor put me on this and after adjusting my dosage some, it has given me tremendous relief. (I also use Lydocaine patches in addition to this) I'm not saying I no longer get pain or sensitivity, but it doesn't control my life like it did. At first it made me drowsy, but it doesn't so much now. I take 300mg twice a day.
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david | 13-18 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
7/25/2011
Condition: Convulsive Seizures
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this medicine has helped me keep my seizures under check with flying colours I would at least recommend it to someone so they would bring it up with their doctor
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lee | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
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