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Introduction
of Carbamazepine
Carbamazepine is
used alone or in combination with other medications to treat
certain types of seizures in patients with epilepsy.
Carbamazepine is also used to treat trigeminal neuralgia (a
condition that causes facial nerve pain). Carbamazepine
extended-release capsules (Equetro brand only) are used to
treat episodes of mania (frenzied, abnormally excited or
irritated mood) or mixed episodes (symptoms of mania and
depression that happen at the same time) in patients with
bipolar I disorder (manic depressive disorder; a disease that
causes episodes of depression, episodes of mania, and other
abnormal moods). Carbamazepine is in a class of medications
called anticonvulsants. It works by reducing abnormal
excitement in the brain.
Side Effects of Carbamazepine
Carbamazepine may
cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms
are severe or do not go away:
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drowsiness
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dizziness
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unsteadiness
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upset stomach
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vomiting
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headache
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anxiety
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memory problems
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diarrhea
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constipation
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heartburn
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dry mouth
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back pain
Carbamazepine may
cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any
unusual problems while taking this medication.
Storage Conditions for
Carbamazepine
Keep Carbamazepine
in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out
of reach of children. Store
Carbamazepine
at room temperature, away from excess heat and
moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication
that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your
pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
Disclaimer:
Information on this page is provided for general
information purposes. You should not make a clinical treatment
decision based on information contained in this page without
consulting other references including the package insert of
the drug, textbooks and where relevant, expert opinion. We
cannot be held responsible for any errors you make in
administering drugs mentioned on this page, nor for use of any
erroneous information contained on this page.
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