Aptiom Side Effects

Headache, shaking, drowsiness, tiredness, dizziness, unsteadiness, feeling of spinning, nausea, or vomiting may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: rapid/uncontrollable eye movements, blurred/double vision, loss of balance/coordination, signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, fever, chills), easy bruising/bleeding, pale skin.

A small number of people who take anticonvulsants for any condition (such as seizure, bipolar disorder, pain) may experience depression, suicidal thoughts/attempts, or other mental/mood problems. Tell your doctor right away if you or your family/caregiver notice any unusual/sudden changes in your mood, thoughts, or behavior including signs of depression, suicidal thoughts/attempts, thoughts about harming yourself.

Get medical help right away if you have any very serious side effects, including: signs of liver disease (such as dark urine, persistent nausea, vomiting, stomach/abdominal pain, yellowing eyes/skin), signs of low level of sodium in the blood (such as severe nausea, extreme drowsiness, confusion, irritability, new or worsening seizures), muscle weakness/tenderness/pain.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: fever, swollen lymph nodes, rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

In the US -

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

hypothyroidism
SIADH syndrome
hypercholesterolemia
hypertriglyceridemia
hyponatremia
megaloblastic anemia
pancytopenia
anemia
thrombocytopenic disorder
agranulocytosis
leukopenia
neutropenic disorder
eosinophilia
acute confusion
suicidal
suicidal ideation
agitation
depression
diplopia
blurred vision
visual changes
nystagmus
hypertension
atrioventricular block
atrial fibrillation
atrial flutter
toxic epidermal necrolysis
Stevens-Johnson syndrome
urticaria
drowsy
memory impairment
vertigo
dizziness
insomnia
fatigue
tremor
gait abnormality
ataxia
skin rash
peripheral edema
hyperbilirubinemia
anorexia
headache disorder
aphasia
dysarthria
lymphadenopathy
cough
nausea
vomiting
abnormal hepatic function tests
anaphylaxis
angioedema
jaundice
prolonged PR interval
disturbance of attention
bradykinesia
DRESS syndrome

Drug Interactions

Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.

Some products that may interact with this drug include: orlistat, rilpivirine.

This medication may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal birth control such as pills, patch, or ring. This could cause pregnancy. Discuss with your doctor or pharmacist if you should use additional reliable birth control methods while using this medication and for at least 1 menstrual cycle after the end of treatment. Also tell your doctor if you have any new spotting or breakthrough bleeding, because these may be signs that your birth control is not working well.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking other products that cause drowsiness including alcohol, marijuana (cannabis), antihistamines (such as cetirizine, diphenhydramine), drugs for sleep or anxiety (such as alprazolam, diazepam, zolpidem), muscle relaxants (such as carisoprodol, cyclobenzaprine), and opioid pain relievers (such as codeine, hydrocodone).

Check the labels on all your medicines (such as allergy or cough-and-cold products) because they may contain ingredients that cause drowsiness. Ask your pharmacist about using those products safely.

Eslicarbazepine is very similar to oxcarbazepine. Do not use medications containing oxcarbazepine while using eslicarbazepine.

This medication may interfere with certain laboratory tests (including thyroid tests), possibly causing false test results. Make sure laboratory personnel and all your doctors know you use this drug.