Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
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Tegretol contains Carbamazepine and controls seizures in epilepsy, nerve pain such as trigeminal neuralgia, and helps stabilise mood.
Drug Information
10 reviews for Carbamazepine (Tegretol)
Tegretol contains Carbamazepine.
Carbamazepine is a medicine for epilepsy. It is also a main treatment for trigeminal neuralgia (sharp nerve pain in the face) and is used to stabilise mood in bipolar disorder.
What is it used for?
- Focal and tonic-clonic seizures
- Trigeminal neuralgia (facial nerve pain)
- Bipolar disorder (some forms)
How does it work?
Carbamazepine slows the rapid firing of nerve cells by blocking sodium channels. This prevents seizures and calms nerve pain signals.
This information is written in simple words to help you understand this product. It does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Read these points before you start. If any of them apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist first.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly, even if you feel well. This can bring on seizures. Your doctor will lower the dose slowly if you need to stop.
- A small number of people taking seizure medicines have thoughts of self-harm. Tell your doctor straight away if you notice changes in your mood.
- It can make you sleepy or dizzy. Do not drive until you know how it affects you, and follow the driving rules for epilepsy in your country.
- Alcohol can make drowsiness worse and may make seizures more likely.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. Some seizure medicines can harm an unborn baby, but stopping suddenly can also be dangerous.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems.
- People of Asian descent with a gene called HLA-B*1502 are at high risk of a severe skin reaction. Your doctor should test for this before starting.
- It interacts with many medicines and can make contraceptive pills, some HIV medicines, warfarin and others work less well.
- Avoid grapefruit juice.
- It can lower blood sodium and white blood cell counts. You will need blood tests.
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every other medicine, vitamin or herbal product you use.
- Keep this product out of the reach and sight of children.
Like all medicines, Tegretol can cause side effects, but not everybody gets them.
Common side effects
- Feeling sleepy or tired
- Dizziness or feeling unsteady
- Headache
- Feeling sick
- Double or blurred vision
- Feeling unsteady
These are usually mild and often get better as your body gets used to it. Tell your doctor if they bother you or do not go away.
Stop using it and get medical help straight away if you notice:
- Thoughts of harming yourself, or sudden changes in mood or behaviour
- A severe skin rash, especially with blisters, peeling, mouth sores or fever
- Seizures that are more frequent or last longer
- Fever, swollen glands and feeling unwell (a rare allergic reaction)
- Sore throat, fever, mouth ulcers or unusual bruising (possible blood problems)
- Confusion, headache and weakness (low sodium)
This is not a complete list. If you notice anything unusual, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Take it 2 or 3 times a day with food, or twice a day for slow-release tablets.
- Swallow slow-release tablets whole or halved. Do not chew them.
- Your doctor will start low and increase slowly. A common adult dose for epilepsy is 800 mg to 1,200 mg a day.
If you miss a dose: Take it as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time for your next dose. Never take two doses at once.
If you use too much: Contact your doctor, a poison control centre or your local emergency number straight away, even if you feel fine. Take the pack with you.
How to store it: Keep it in its original pack at room temperature (below 25°C / 77°F), away from heat, damp and direct sunlight. Do not use it after the expiry date.
- QCan I stop Tegretol if I have not had a seizure for a long time?
- A
Only with your doctor's advice. Stopping suddenly can bring seizures back. If stopping is right for you, it will be done slowly.
- QCan I drink alcohol with Tegretol?
- A
It is best to avoid or strictly limit alcohol. It can make you more drowsy and may trigger seizures.
- QCan I drive while taking Tegretol?
- A
It depends on your seizure control and local driving rules. Ask your doctor.

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