We have found no previous reports of anorgasmia and ejaculatory failure associated with oxcarbazepine, although it has been associated with sexual side effects. Learn about the side effects of oxcarbazepine, from common to rare, for consumers and healthcare professionals. Oxcarbazepine (oxc) is a keto derivate of carbamazepine (cbz) that differs from cbz mainly in its pharmacokinetic and safety profile Differently from cbz, oxc is not believed to affect testosterone activity without risk of sexual side effects Conversely, amelioration of sexual dysfunction after switching from older aeds to oxc has been demonstrated [7] Check with your doctor before using this medicine with other medicines that affect the central nervous system (cns)
The use of other medicines that affect the cns with oxcarbazepine may worsen the side effects of this medicine, such as dizziness, poor concentration, drowsiness, unusual dreams, and trouble with sleeping. Find patient medical information for oxcarbazepine (oxtellar xr, trileptal) on webmd including its uses, side effects and safety, interactions, pictures, warnings, and user ratings Recently, sexual function changes related to new aeds have been reported Topiramate, pregabalin and gabapentin may cause sd, whereas oxcarbazepine, lamotrigine and levetiracetam may improve sexual function Although the treatment for sd related to aeds remains unclear, switching to another aed may be an option. On the other hand, aeds such as oxcarbazepine, lamotrigine and levetiracetam have been reported to enhance the sexual function [6]
The serotonin reuptake inhibitor antidepressants are particularly known for their effects on orgasm 2 much less is known about adverse sexual effects of anticonvulsants, although a few case reports suggest that topiramate, 3 gabapentin, 4 and carbamazepine 5 may cause ejaculatory failure, though these cases are mainly from patient populations.
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