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Has Anyone Who's Taken Oxcarbazepine Had The Side Effect Of A Numb/tingly Tip Of The Tongue?
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I've been on oxcarbazepine for about four weeks now gradually increasing the dose. I'm also on keppra and topiramate (I'm weaning off the topiramate as I'm increasing the oxcarbazepine) I've noticed I'm feeling a lot better in myself and so far no seizures :-) However as my oxcarbazepine has increased I have had a strange numb type feeling on the front of my tongue. It seems to settle down as I get close to increasing the dose again then when I do it starts up again so it's definitely not just… read more

posted June 21, 2015 (edited)
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I had the same thing when I was put on that medication. But it burned my throat and chest. The one doctor I told this to they said it was a chemical burn and that I was allergic to it. If it bothers u tell the doctor

posted July 12, 2015
A MyEpilepsyTeam Member

I just started oxcarbazepine and am experiencing tingling/numbness of the tip of my tongue, fingers and an unusual gait. Ive made my epileptologist aware and plan on discussing it with her at the next appointment. BUT, she did want me to continue to see if slowly get better.

posted April 30, 2023

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