Tegretol is used for:
Controlling certain types of epileptic seizures. It is also used to treat severe pain of the jaw or cheek caused by a facial nerve problem (trigeminal neuralgia). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Tegretol is an anticonvulsant. It works to control seizures by blocking certain nerve impulses in the brain. It works to treat trigeminal neuralgia by altering nerve impulses in certain facial nerves, which relieves pain.
Do NOT use Tegretol if:
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Tegretol :
Some medical conditions may interact with Tegretol . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Tegretol . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Tegretol may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Tegretol :
Use Tegretol as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Tegretol by mouth with or without food.
Eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice may increase the risk of Tegretol 's side effects. Talk with your doctor before including grapefruit or grapefruit juice in your diet.
Do not suddenly stop taking Tegretol . You may have an increase risk of side effects (eg, seizures). If you need to stop Tegretol or add a new medicine, your doctor will gradually lower your dose.
Take Tegretol on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it.
Taking Tegretol at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.
Continue to take Tegretol even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
If you miss a dose of Tegretol , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Tegretol .
Important safety information:
Tegretol may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Tegretol with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Check with your doctor before you drink alcohol while you are using Tegretol .
Do not take more than the recommended dose without checking with your doctor.
Tegretol may lower the ability of your body to fight infection. Avoid contact with people who have colds or infections. Tell your doctor if you notice signs of infection like fever, sore throat, rash, or chills.
Tegretol may reduce the number of clot-forming cells (platelets) in your blood. Avoid activities that may cause bruising or injury. Tell your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding. Tell your doctor if you have dark, tarry, or bloody stools.
Tegretol may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Tegretol . Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Tegretol before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Do not switch from the tablets form of Tegretol to the suspension form without checking with your doctor. The same dose may not have the same effects.
Tegretol may interfere with certain lab tests, including thyroid function tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are using Tegretol .
Hormonal birth control (eg, birth control pills) may not work as well while you are using Tegretol . To prevent pregnancy, use an extra form of birth control (eg, condoms).
Tegretol may cause the results of some pregnancy tests to be wrong. Check with your doctor if you have questions or concerns about your pregnancy test results.
Lab tests, including complete blood cell counts, liver and kidney function, eye exams, and carbamazepine blood levels, may be performed while you use Tegretol . These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Use Tegretol with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially agitation or confusion.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Tegretol has been shown to cause harm to the fetus. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Tegretol while you are pregnant. Tegretol is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Tegretol .
Possible side effects of Tegretol :
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; nausea; unsteadiness; vomiting.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
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