Oxeptal

Yes, Oxeptal OD 300mg 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.

Oxeptal OD 300mg Tablet has fewer side effects as compared to carbamazepine. Moreover, Oxeptal OD 300mg 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 Oxeptal OD 300mg Tablet exactly as directed by your doctor. It is recommended that you take it twice every day, unless your doctor tells you otherwise. Oxeptal OD 300mg 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. Oxeptal OD 300mg 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 Oxeptal OD 300mg 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.

Oxeptal OD 300mg 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, Oxeptal OD 300mg 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 Oxeptal OD 300mg Tablet if you are allergic to Oxeptal OD 300mg Tablet, eslicarbazepine or to any of their components. Also, pregnant women and women who take birth control pills should avoid Oxeptal OD 300mg Tablet. Along with that, people having severe liver or kidney disease and people with a psychiatric disorder should avoid taking Oxeptal OD 300mg Tablet.