Should we check blood levels for oxcarbazepine (Trileptal®)?

In other articles on this website, we have discussed the off-label use of oxcarbazepine (Trileptal®) for the treatment of bipolar disorder. Please see: Advantages and Disadvantages of Trileptal® (oxcarbazepine) versus Tegretol® (carbamazepine) Does oxcarbazepine (Trileptal®) work? How to start, titrate, and dose oxcarbazepine (Trileptal®) Optional to read: The half-life of oxcarbazepine is only 1 to…