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Tegretol
Product: Tegretol CR
Drug Name: Carbamazepine
Packaging Types:
100 x 200 mg Tablets
100 x 400 mg Tablets
Manufacturer: Novartis
Why is this medication prescribed?
Tegretol is used in the treatment of seizure disorders,
including certain types of epilepsy.
It is also prescribed for trigeminal neuralgia (severe pain in the jaws)
and pain in the tongue and throat. Some doctors use Tegretol
to treat cocaine addiction, alcohol withdrawal, and emotional disorders like: abnormally aggressive behavior and depression.
How should this medicine be used?
This medication should be taken with food, never on an empty stomach.
Take exactly as directed by your doctor.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Tegretol may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any
of these do not go away:
- vomiting
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- anxiety
- memory problems
- diarrhea
- constipation
- heartburn
- upset stomach
- dry mouth
- headache
The following symptoms are
uncommon, but if you experience any of them, tell your doctor immediately:
- rash
- yellowing of the skin/eyes
- confusion
- vision problems
- depression
- thinking about killing yourself
- chest pain
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking Tegretol,
- Do not take Tegretol if you are taking monoamine oxidase (MAO)
inhibitors, including isocarboxazid (Marplan), phenelzine (Nardil) selegiline
(Eldepryl); and tranylcypromine (Parnate), or have stopped taking them within
the past 2 weeks.
- Tegretol may decrease the effectiveness of
hormonal contraceptives like: birth control pills, patches, rings, injections, and
implants.
- Tell your doctor about all kind of medications you are taking.
- Tell your doctor what herbal products you are taking, especially St.
John's Wort.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had psychosis; glaucoma; or
thyroid, heart, kidney, or liver disease.
- Tell your doctor if you have unexpected vaginal bleeding
or think you may be pregnant while you are taking Tegretol.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Tegretol, call your
doctor.
- Do not breastfeed while you are taking Tegretol.
- If you are having surgery, tell the doctor or
that you are taking Tegretol.
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