Tegretol [carbamazepine] belongs to the category of anticonvulsant drugs that is found effective in controlling and preventing seizures by decreasing the nerve impulses. Tegretol [carbamazepine] is also an anti epileptic drug that provides relief from nerve pains known as trigeminal neuralgia. Tegretol [carbamazepine] works by balancing the nerve activities by reducing the excess signals sent to nerves by brain.
Tegretol [carbamazepine] can sometimes cause serious skin reactions in people belonging to certain ethnic groups especially those of the South Asian and Asian descent. Therefore your doctors should always order HLA B 1502 blood test to understand the risk factor before prescribing this drug. Usually the skin reactions caused due to Tegretol [carbamazepine] are seen during the initial course of treatment. If the patients observe skin rash, itching, redness, blistering or swelling of skin they should consult their doctors immediately. Also Tegretol [carbamazepine] can sometimes cause a decrease in bone marrow functioning. Therefore patients using this drug should regularly get their blood count tested.
Tegretol [carbamazepine] can interact negatively with some drugs and hence patients using this medicine should inform the doctors about all the prescription as well as non prescriptions and herbal medicines that they are taking before starting with this medicine. Tegretol [carbamazepine] users should also abstain from taking alcohol as it can increase the sedative effect. As Tegretol [carbamazepine] usage can cause dizziness, patients are advised not to operate machinery or drive a vehicle after taking this medicine.
If you miss a dose of this medicine take the next dose at the scheduled time. Never take two doses of this medicine at same time as overdose can cause serious side effects. Tegretol [carbamazepine] is approved by FDA.
How to use
Tegretol [carbamazepine] should be taken with meals or as prescribed by your physician. The dosage of this medicine depends upon your medical condition, response to the treatment and age of the patient. Usually small dosage of this medicine is prescribed initially to check the patients reaction to this drug. The total dose of this medicine should not exceed more than 1200 mg/day. Avoid drinking grape juice when taking Tegretol [carbamazepine]. To get maximum benefit medicine should be taken at the same time everyday. Do not stop using Tegretol [carbamazepine] abruptly without consulting your doctor.
Side Effects
Tegretol [carbamazepine] users can commonly experience, nausea, dizziness, vomiting , abdominal and stomach pain, dark urine and yellowing of skin and eyes. Some of the other side effects seen by the patients include swelling of feet and ankles, irregular breathing and heartbeat, severe headache, urination problems, sudden mood swings, numbness or tingling in body parts, hair loss, pain or swelling in joints. Doctor should be consulted immediately if the problem persists or patient turns suicidal.
Drug Interaction
Doctors should be informed of all the prescription and non prescription medications that you are using before starting with Tegretol [carbamazepine]. Tegretol [carbamazepine] should be taken with cautions with following medicine:
MAO inhibitors like moclobemide etc should not be used at least for 2 weeks before and after taking this medicine.
Should be taken with caution with nefazodone, voriconazole, darunavir etc
Avoid using Tegretol [carbamazepine] with antibiotics, antifungal medicines, antidepressants, medicines that affect liver enzymes, calcium channel blockers, danazol, cancer drugs, HIV inhibitors, psychiatric medications, warfarin
Tegretol [carbamazepine] can decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills.
Uses
Tegretol [carbamazepine] is anticonvulsant and anti epileptic drug that is found effective in preventing and treating seizures. It is found effective in treating trigeminal neuralgia, epilepsy etc. It is not a normal analgesic and should not be used for treating common aches and pains.
Storage
Tegretol [carbamazepine] should be stored below 30 degrees away from light and moisture. The medicine should be kept away from pet and children. Tegretol [carbamazepine] should not be stored in bathroom.
Precaution
Tegretol [carbamazepine] should be taken with caution by users:
Allergic to carbamazepine, anti seizure medicines and tricyclic anti depressants
If you have bone marrow depression or acute intermittent porphyria
Medical history of blood pressure, heart disease, blood clots, congestive heart failure, kidney disease, glaucoma, seizure and mood swings
Pregnant ladies and lactating mothers
Avoid using alcohol and prolong exposure to sun when using Tegretol [carbamazepine].
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