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Tegretol
Uses
of Tegretol :
CARBAMAZEPINE
- CHEWABLE TABLETS - ORAL
(kar-bam-AZZ-eh-peen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S)
Tegretol
TEGRETOL WARNING
This drug has rarely caused blood disorders (aplastic anemia,
agranulocytosis). Promptly notify your doctor if you experience
sore throat, fever, unusual weakness or fatigue, unusual bleeding
or bruising. You will be monitored to minimize the possibility
of these symptoms occurring.
TEGRETOL USES
This medication is used to treat seizure disorders and certain
types of nerve pain.
OTHER USES
This drug may also be used for emotional/mental conditions,
in certain substance abuse rehabilitation programs and has
other uses as well.
HOW TO USE TEGRETOL
Chew thoroughly before swallowing. May take with food to prevent
stomach upset. Take this medication exactly as prescribed.
Do not increase the dose or stop taking this drug suddenly
without first consulting your doctor. For seizure control,
it is important to take all doses on time to keep the level
of medication in your blood constant. Take doses at evenly
spaced intervals throughout the day and night.
TEGRETOL SIDE EFFECTS
May cause drowsiness, dizziness or blurred vision. Other side
effects include stomach upset, loss of appetite, dry mouth,
mood changes, changes in vision, muscle aches, and restlessness.
These should subside as your body adjusts to the medication.
To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice
chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water or use saliva substitute.
Notify your doctor if you develop: sore throat, fever, chills,
stomach pain, unusual bleeding or bruising, yellowing of the
skin or eyes, dark urine, decreased sexual ability, nightmares,
hair loss, mouth sores, ringing in the ears. This drug can
increase sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid prolonged exposure
to the sun. Wear a sunscreen and protective clothing. In the
unlikely event you have an allergic reaction to this drug,
seek immediate medical attention. Symptoms of an allergic
reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble
breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact
your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS
Before using this drug tell your doctor your medical history
especially of: glaucoma, high blood pressure, blood clots,
blood disorders, heart or blood vessel disorders, liver problems,
mental conditions, allergies. Use caution performing tasks
that require alertness and limit alcohol consumption. Carbamazepine
is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your
doctor before taking this drug. This drug is excreted into
breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing
infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Tell your doctor of all over-the-counter and prescription
medication you may use, including: anti-seizure medication,
doxycycline, warfarin, danazol, erythromycin-like antibiotics,
calcium channel blockers, lithium, haloperidol, certain SSRI
antidepressants (e.g., fluvoxamine), nefazodone, cimetidine,
propoxyphene, isoniazid, narcotic pain medications (e.g.,
codeine), St John's wort. Tell your doctor if you have taken
MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine,
selegiline, tranylcypromine) within the last two weeks. Be
very careful to read all labels on any over-the-counter preparations
used to treat cough and colds, allergies or sleeplessness.
They may add to the drowsiness effects of this drug. Consult
your pharmacist about this before using any of these products.
Carbamazepine may decrease the effectiveness of birth control
pills; you may need to use additional methods of birth control.
Consult your doctor. Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit
juice unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. This drug
may interfere with certain pregnancy tests. Do not start or
stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control
center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose
may include nausea, vomiting, deep sleep, tremor, rapid eye
movements, fast heartbeat, muscle twitching, large pupils,
fainting, and irregular breathing.
TEGRETOL NOTES
It is recommended you wear or carry identification that shows
you are using this drug. Do not share this medication with
others. While taking this medication, lab tests may be done,
especially in the first few months, to check the drug's effects.
MISSED DOSE
If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take
if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the
missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not
"double-up" the dose to catch up. Call your doctor
if you miss more than one dose daily.
TEGRETOL STORAGE
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between
15 and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not
store in the bathroom.
MEDICAL ALERT
Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166
(USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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