Carbamazepine tablet, also known as Tegretol tablet, is an anticonvulsant drug. This drug helps reduce nerve stimulation in disorders such as trigeminal neuralgia (trigeminal nerve pain) and diabetic neuropathy. This drug is also used to treat bipolar disorder.

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How to take carbamazepine tablets

When taking this medicine, pay attention to the following points:

• Take carbamazepine exactly as directed by your doctor.
• Avoid taking this medicine arbitrarily and without a doctor's prescription.
• Avoid crushing, chewing or breaking the pill and take the medicine with food.
• If you forget to take a dose of medicine, take it as soon as you remember...Also, if it is time to take the next dose, avoid doubling the dose.
Carbamazepine chewable tablets should be chewed completely before swallowing...
• Shake the oral suspension (liquid medicine) well before taking it.
• Use a special syringe to measure the dose of the suspension.
• Keep the medicine at room temperature and away from moisture, heat and light.
• You will need frequent medical tests while taking this medicine.. So keep in touch with your doctor regularly.
• Even if you feel better, do not stop taking this medicine without consulting your doctor.

How to stop carbamazepine

Suddenly stopping carbamazepine can cause serious side effects.. especially if it is used to control seizures.. Side effects of suddenly stopping carbamazepine tablets include the following:

• Increasing the number of seizures
• Severe seizures
• Appearance of withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, restlessness or irritability
• Mood changes or return of symptoms associated with bipolar disorder
• Headache or dizziness
• Nausea and vomiting
• Occurrence of sleep disorders or insomnia

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Carbamazepine side effects

The side effects of carbamazepine tablets can affect various body organs in the long term. Therefore, we recommend that you report any side effects of this medicine to your doctor. Some of the most common side effects of this pill are:

• Symptoms of an allergic reaction such as hives, difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, and skin rash
• Fever
• Swelling of lymph nodes
• Muscle pains,
• Severe weakness
• Unusual bruising
• Jaundice of the skin or eyes
• dizziness
• Loss of motor coordination of the body
• Difficulty walking
• Nausea or vomiting
sleepiness

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If the following symptoms occur after taking carbamazepine tablets, call a neurologist or go to a medical facility immediately:

• Skin rash, even mild
• Loss of appetite
• Pain in the right and upper part of the stomach
• Dark urine
• Slow, fast or rapid heartbeat
• Fever and chills
• Sore throat
• mouth sores or bleeding gums
• nosebleed
• Skin paleness
• Unusual fatigue
• Feeling lightheaded
• shortness of breath
• Headache and confusion
• Increased seizures

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Precautions before use or Contraindications

Before taking carbamazepine tablets, pay attention to the following points:

• If you have a history of bone marrow suppression (bone marrow suppression), avoid taking this medicine.
• Tell your doctor if you are using antidepressants such as amitriptyline, desipramine, doxepin, imipramine, and nortriptyline.
• Suicidal thoughts are one of the side effects of taking this medication... Pay attention to your mood changes and report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.
• The use of carbamazepine tablets during pregnancy should be done with the doctor's opinion.. because this drug may harm the fetus.
• This drug can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills... Use other methods such as condoms to prevent pregnancy.
Carbamazepine is usually safe to use during breastfeeding.. But it should be taken with the doctor's opinion.

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Carbamazepine drug interactions

Some medications can increase or decrease blood levels of carbamazepine, which may cause side effects or decrease the effectiveness of this medication. Therefore, we recommend that you provide your doctor with a list of the medications you are taking. Medications that interact with carbamazepine include:

• Aripiprazole
• Zolpidem
• Diphenhydramine
• Duloxetine
• Lotirastam
• clonazepam
• Lamotrigine
• Pregabalin
• acetaminophen
• Fluoxetine
• Quetiapine
• Levothyroxine
• Topiramate
• acetaminophen
• Vitamin D2
• Vitamin D3
• Alprazolam
• Sertraline
• Citrizine

Carbamazepine drug price

The cost of this drug varies according to the type of drug (pill or suspension) and its dose.... Of course, carbamazepine is produced in Iran and it is a relatively cheap drug.... To find out the price, we suggest you visit reputable pharmacies across the country.

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Drug interactions in the body

The mechanism of action of carbamazepine is not completely clear... One of the main hypotheses is that carbamazepine inhibits the activity of sodium channels and thus treats epileptic seizures... Research has shown that this drug exerts its effect by reducing the multisynaptic neuron response and inhibiting their reinforcement after stimulation.

Diseases related to carbamazepine tablets

Using this medicine can increase the severity of some diseases. Therefore, if you are suffering from the following diseases, avoid taking this medicine:

• Depression
• Liver diseases
• Disturbance of kidney function
• Blood dyscrasia
• Hyponatremia
• Suicidal tendencies
Arrhythmia and heart diseases

People who are vulnerable to taking carbamazepine tablets

People who are vulnerable to taking this medicine include:

• People who have a history of bone marrow problems.
• People who are allergic to carbamazepine or similar antidepressants.
• People who have liver or kidney disorders.
• People who have glaucoma (eye pressure).
• People who have mood disorders.

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Use of carbamazepine tablets

The uses of this medicine are:

1... Seizure control

Carbamazepine is prescribed to manage all types of seizures, including partial and generalized seizures. This drug helps control seizures and prevent them from occurring by reducing abnormal electrical activity in the brain.

2.... nerve pain relief

Carbamazepine is very effective in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia (a type of severe nerve pain that is usually felt in the face). This drug can reduce the intensity and frequency of pain and help patients to have a better quality of life.

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3... management of bipolar disorder

Carbamazepine is used as a mood stabilizer in patients with bipolar disorder... This drug can help control the symptoms of mania and depression and improve emotional stability in these patients.

4... Carbamazepine and depression

In some cases, carbamazepine is used as part of a combination therapy to manage and reduce symptoms of depression. This drug may be considered as an option for patients who do not respond to other treatments.

Physician's Guide

In this article, we reviewed the uses, side effects and uses of carbamazepine tablets.... Do not take this medicine without consulting your doctor.... Tell your doctor if you are pregnant.... To avoid harm to the fetus, your doctor may use alternatives to carbamazepine during pregnancy, such as lamotrigine, gabapentin, and pregabalin..

If your symptoms worsen, we recommend that you see a neurologist right away.... See Neurology... Also, GCORP LLC makes it possible for you to see a neurologist through our online appointment system.. Make your appointment.

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