Tegretol
Tegretol generic name: Epitol, Carbamazepine Er, Carbamazepine
What is Tegretol used for?
Carbamazepine is used to prevent and control seizures. This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity.
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Carbamazepine may rarely cause very serious (possibly fatal) skin reactions. Some people in certain ethnic groups (such as people of Asian/South Asian descent) are at greater risk. Your doctor may order a blood test to measure your risk before you start this medication. If the blood test shows you are at greater risk, your doctor should discuss the risks and benefits of carbamazepine and other treatment choices with you. Such skin reactions have developed mostly within the first few months of treatment. Get medical help right away if you develop any of the following symptoms: skin rash/blisters/peeling, itching, or swelling. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
This drug has rarely caused very serious blood disorders (aplastic anemia, agranulocytosis). Your doctor will monitor your blood counts to minimize the chance of these side effects. Keep all medical and lab appointments. Get medical help right away if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: signs of infection (such as sore throat that doesn't go away, fever, swollen lymph nodes), unusual weakness/tiredness, shortness of breath, or easy bleeding/bruising.
Tegretol Dosage and Form Information
Suspension Oral
Tablet
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Epitol
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$ 11.82Carbamazepine Er
Other Carbamazepine Er forms and strengths:
Tablet ER 12 Hr
Carbamazepine Er 100 Mg Tablet ER 12 Hr
Carbamazepine Er 200 Mg Tablet ER 12 Hr
Carbamazepine Er 400 Mg Tablet ER 12 Hr
Capsule ER Multiphase 12Hr
Carbamazepine Er 100 Mg Capsule ER Multiphase 12Hr
Carbamazepine Er 200 Mg Capsule ER Multiphase 12Hr
Carbamazepine Er 300 Mg Capsule ER Multiphase 12Hr
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$ 11.99Carbamazepine
Other Carbamazepine forms and strengths:
Tablet
Carbamazepine 200 Mg Tablet
Tablet Chewable
Carbamazepine 100 Mg Tablet Chewable
Carbamazepine 200 Mg Tablet Chewable
Suspension Oral
Carbamazepine 100 Mg/5Ml Suspension Oral
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$ 10.34