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Suggest Remedy For Numbness In Lips And Tongue With Fatigue Due To Intake Of Trileptal For Bipolar Disorder

Yes I am taking 300 mg Trileptal in the morning and 300 mg Trileptal at bedtime and I have a change in my taste sensation and I have numbness like a novacaine feeling on my lips and parts of my tongue. I am taking this for Biplolar Disorder. Have hard time taking morning dose at work for it makes me very tired and sedative feeling.
Fri, 28 Apr 2017
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I appreciate your concern

The dose can gradually be reduced or the timing of the medication can be adjusted accordingly. You should continue taking the medication and not stop them abruptly. Discuss these 2 options with your treating physician,.


Wishing you best of health

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Suggest Remedy For Numbness In Lips And Tongue With Fatigue Due To Intake Of Trileptal For Bipolar Disorder

Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern The dose can gradually be reduced or the timing of the medication can be adjusted accordingly. You should continue taking the medication and not stop them abruptly. Discuss these 2 options with your treating physician,. Wishing you best of health Thanks