Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-oxcarbazepine
-ranolazine
-rilpivirine

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-birth control pills
-certain medicines for seizures like carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin
-clobazam
-omeprazole
-rosuvastatin
-simvastatin
-warfarin

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-kidney disease
-liver disease
-suicidal thoughts, plans, or attempt; a previous suicide attempt by you or a family member
-any unusual or allergic reaction to eslicarbazepine, oxcarbazepine, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

Visit your doctor or health care provider for regular checks on your progress. Do not stop taking this medicine suddenly. This increases the risk of seizures.

Wear a medical ID bracelet or chain, and carry a card that describes your disease and details of your medicine and dosage times.

The use of this medicine may increase the chance of suicidal thoughts or actions. Pay special attention to how you are responding while on this medicine. Any worsening of mood, or thoughts of suicide or dying should be reported to your health care provider right away.

This medicine may cause serious skin reactions. They can happen weeks to months after starting the medicine. Contact your health care provider right away if you notice fevers or flu-like symptoms with a rash. The rash may be red or purple and then turn into blisters or peeling of the skin. Or, you might notice a red rash with swelling of the face, lips or lymph nodes in your neck or under your arms.

Tell your doctor or health care provider right away if you have any change in your eyesight.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.

Birth control pills may not work properly while you are taking this medicine. Talk to your doctor about using an extra method of birth control.

Women who become pregnant while using this medicine may enroll in the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry by calling 1-888-233-2334. This registry collects information about the safety of antiepileptic drug use during pregnancy.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.