TEGRETOL (CARBAMAZEPINE)

Brand name: Tegretol

Drug name: Carbamazepine

Use: Epilepsy, bipolar disorder (manic depression), trigeminal neuralgia.

Cautions:

- liver impairment
- kidney impairment
- heart disease
- breast feeding
- absence (or petit mal) seizures

Abrupt withdrawal should be avoided.

Side effects:

- blood, liver or skin disorders (seek medical attention if symptoms such as fever, sore throat, skin rash, mouth ulcers, bruising or bleeding develop while you are on this medicine).

- dizziness, headache, fatigue, blurred/double vision, rash, dry mouth, nausea and vomiting.

Interactions:

There are many medicines which interact with carbamazepine -- always tell your pharmacist if you are taking carbamazepine.