What is Tegretol used for?

It is approved for the treatment of bipolar 1 disorder (also known as manic depression) as well as for epilepsy and trigeminal neuralgia. Bipolar disorder involves episodes of depression and/or mania.

What are the side effects of taking Tegretol?

The most common side effects that occur while taking Tegretol, especially when a person initiates it, are dizziness, drowsiness, unsteadiness, nausea, and vomiting. 1 Talk with your doctor if these side effects are persistent or bothersome.

Is Tegretol good for nerve pain?

Tegretol is an anticonvulsant. It works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain. Tegretol is used to treat certain types of seizures (partial, tonic-clonic, mixed). Tegretol is also used to treat nerve pain such as trigeminal neuralgia and glossopharyngeal neuralgia.

How long can you take Tegretol?

Most people take carbamazepine for at least six months. You and your doctor should talk about how long you need to take carbamazepine before you start your treatment. You might have to change your dose to get the best effect for you.

When is the best time to take Tegretol?

If you take carbamazepine up to 4 times a day, try to space your doses evenly through the day. For example, take it first thing in the morning, after lunch, late afternoon and in the evening. You can take any type of carbamazepine with or without food.

What happens when you stop taking Tegretol?

Do not stop taking TEGRETOL without first talking to your healthcare provider. Stopping TEGRETOL suddenly can cause serious problems. Stopping seizure medicine suddenly in a patient who has epilepsy may cause seizures that will not stop (status epilepticus). Take TEGRETOL exactly as prescribed.

Does Tegretol affect memory?

Memory problems can be more frequent with older anti-seizure medications like Phenobarbital or Tegretol. Many of the newer medications tend to have fewer side effects.

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Is Tegretol good for anxiety?

Uses of Tegretol This drug is prescribed to help reduce symptoms of anxiety. It acts on the brain by reducing abnormal electrical activity. It is prescribed to help control mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).