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 Posted - 05/13/2005 : 15:15:31
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Dear Members:
What are your experiences with carbamazepine (Epitol, Tegretol)?
Phil Long M.D.
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| Nadine
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Posted - 05/20/2005 : 14:40:56
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Important facts about this drug:
You may develop a rash during the first 2 to 8 weeks of Carbamazepine therapy. If this happens, notify your doctor immediately. The rash could become severe and even dangerous, particularly in children. A slight possibility of this problem remains for up to 6 months.
More common side effects may include:
Blurred vision, dizziness, double vision, headache, nausea, rash, sleepiness, uncoordinated movements, vomiting
Less common side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, accidental injury, anxiety, constipation, depression, diarrhea, fever, "flu-like" symptoms, increased cough, inflammation of vagina, irritability, painful menstruation, sore throat, tremor
Rare side effects may include:
Absence of menstrual periods, chills, confusion, dry mouth, ear pain, emotional changes, heart palpitations, hot flashes, joint disorders, memory decrease, mind racing, muscle weakness, muscle spasm, poor concentration, ringing in ears, sleep disorder, speech disorder
Symptoms of Carbamazapine overdose may include:
Lack of coordination, rolling eyeballs, increased seizures, decreased level of consciousness, coma, delayed heartbeat. |
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| Morning Mist
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Posted - 05/25/2005 : 23:17:25
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Hi !!
I had a very bad side -effect a year and a half back.My menstrual period continued for over 40 days with very heavy bleeding and we found out that carbamazepine causes a depletion of folic acid that caused this.Since then I have been taking a folic acid supplement daily.
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| Pat1967
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Posted - 05/26/2005 : 11:57:00
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I oded on this med once, I was pycotic so I took 3
instead of 2 tablets and became naushis and fell
unconcius I was rushed to the hospital in the States
and have a scar on my throat and right over my heart
from that experience. it was terrible |
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| Birdy
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Posted - 06/13/2005 : 00:44:32
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a young friend of mine was just released from the hospital june 12 with aplastic anemia because of carbamazepine. he nearly had a heart attack at home and was rushed to the ER. he is to have a blood transfusion and bone marrow testing, meanwhile he was started on many other medications, for the anemia and also to control seizures. the information posted here says " . . . .agranulocytosis and aplastic anemia have occurred in a few instances with a fatal outcome." i pray he makes it. he had been ignoring his symptoms for months and months. is there any encouraging news to surviving aplastic anemia? |
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| Polarbearly
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Posted - 12/18/2005 : 22:44:14
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| My experience with Tegretol has been excellent so far. I have been on Tegretol for last 6 years. I am only on Tegretol. I thank God for that too. |
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| HDLadyRider06
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Posted - 04/06/2006 : 21:17:38
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| I experienced a change in my white blood cell count and had to be taken off of Tegretal. I was no unhappy about this as it had also cause me to gain weight. |
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