Eslicarbazepine Tablet Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Blurred Vision
  • Dizziness
  • Double Vision
  • Drowsiness
  • Headache
  • Loss Of Muscle Coordination
  • Low Energy
  • Muscle Tremors
  • Nausea
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Vomiting

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Skin Rash
  • A Type Of Speech Disorder Called Dysarthria
  • Agitation
  • Confusion
  • Cough
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Depression
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Memory Loss
  • Nystagmus, A Condition With Involuntary Eye Movements

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Condition With Low Thyroid Hormone Levels
  • A Disorder With Excess Antidiuretic Hormone Called Syndrome Of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder With A Decrease In All Types Of Blood Cells Called Pancytopenia
  • A Type Of Significant Allergic Skin Reaction Called DRESS Syndrome
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Abnormal Liver Function Tests
  • Accidental Falls
  • Anemia
  • Atrial Fibrillation
  • Atrial Flutter
  • Atrioventricular Block, A Type Of Slow Heart Rhythm Disorder
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • High Amount Of Bilirubin In The Blood
  • Hives
  • Increased Eosinophils In The Blood
  • Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Megaloblastic Anemia
  • Prolonged P-R Interval Observed On EKG
  • Suicidal Behavior
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Swollen Lymph Nodes
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Change In The Ability To Pay Attention
  • A Change In Vision
  • Abnormal Manner Of Walking
  • Aphasia, A Loss Of The Ability To Speak And Understand Language
  • High Amount Of Triglyceride In The Blood
  • High Cholesterol
  • Slowness Of Movement

Selected from data included with permission and copyrighted by First Databank, Inc. This copyrighted material has been downloaded from a licensed data provider and is not for distribution, except as may be authorized by the applicable terms of use.

CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.