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Trileptal

A product of Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Trileptal is most commonly used in treating the onset of seizures. However, this drug has many other important uses such as treating patients with neuropathic pain associated with diabetes, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, and shingles, as well as a mood stabilizer for people with mental illness to include Bipolar. Also known as, Oxcarbazepine, the chemical structure of Trileptal is very close to that of Tegretol.

Trileptal is also a preferred drug by doctors because of the low risk of side effects. This medication is available in both liquid and tablet form and currently, Novartis is working with the Food and Drug Association in the development and approval of an intravenous form. While more studies are underway, experts believe Trileptal works by blocking out voltage-gated, sodium channels. In addition, while Tegritol can cause neutropenia, Trileptal does not. In addition, this drug has a fewer risk of causing any type of liver function abnormality.

While the benefits are high, Trileptal does have some slight risks and side effects. For women on birth control pills, the metabolism of the estrogen component is increased. Therefore, when treating women on birth control, the lowest dose should be prescribed. Additionally, Trileptal can reduce the sodium level within the blood so doctors will watch for any signs of trouble. Other minor side effects associated with Trileptal include sleepiness, double vision, fatigue, tremor, abdominal pain, awkward gait, nausea, dizziness, and vomiting, although these have only been reported in 5% of people taking this drug.

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This Week's Bipolar News

Overeating and substance abuse are similar disorders
Los Angeles Times
People with bipolar disorder have higher-than-average rates of obesity and substance abuse. But McIntyre found that the obesity rate in bipolar patients was ...

Club stoush bowls out member
The Advertiser
A MAN suffering from bipolar disorder and depression has been barred from membership at a Sydney bowling club after a clash over club bylaws.

Mom abandons 18-year-old under Nebraska safe-haven law
Richmond Times-Dispatch
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) -- Police say a woman has abandoned her 18-year-old daughter at a hospital, saying she can't control the girl, in what may be the latest use of Nebraska's unique safe-haven law. The woman told officials at BryanLGH Medical Center West that her daughter, who was adopted, is bipolar and has a learning disability, Assistant Police Chief Jim Peschong said today.

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Romancing Your Spouse

"Romancing your spouse?" Ok, I can already hear you yelling at me! I know, it's a strange concept, but hear me out. Some of the longest-running marriages have lasted because of this very concept.

You may be thinking that this has nothing to do with Bipolar Disorder, but it does. Even the best of marriages has some strain on it - the pressures of day-to-day living, at the very least. However, Bipolar Disorder puts additional pressure on your marriage because of the issues you have to face in dealing with the disorder, whether you are the survivor or the supporter.

No matter how long you've been married, the suggestions in this article can put some "spark" into your marriage. And if you've only been married a short time, putting these suggestions into place now can help ensure a long, happy, healthy marriage (of course, you will still have to do some hard work yourself to make that happen as well!).

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