OXTELLAR XR vs TRILEPTAL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 6, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	OXTELLAR XR	TRILEPTAL
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$5.03 /30	~$5.03 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	OXCARBAZEPINE	OXCARBAZEPINE
Manufacturer	Supernus Pharms	Novartis
Dosage forms	Tablet	Suspension, Tablet
Drug class	Anti-Epileptic Agent	Anti-Epileptic Agent
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 2 hours (immediate-release tablets and oral suspension)	about 2 hours (immediate-release tablets and oral suspension)
Treats	Partial Epilepsies	Partial Epilepsies

oxtellar xr trileptal

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$5.03 /30

Type

Active ingredient

OXCARBAZEPINE

Manufacturer

Supernus Pharms

Novartis

Dosage forms

Tablet

Suspension, Tablet

Drug class

Anti-Epileptic Agent

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 2 hours (immediate-release tablets and oral suspension)

Treats

Partial Epilepsies

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Oxtellar XR or Trileptal?

By our independent rating, Oxtellar XR scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Trileptal. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Oxtellar XR or Trileptal?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $5.03 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Oxtellar XR and Trileptal?

Both Oxtellar XR and Trileptal share the active ingredient Oxcarbazepine.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.