Tegretol

Epitol comes in the form of a chewable tablet and is commonly used to treat seizures, Schizoaffective Disorder and Trigeminal Neuralgia. Epitol is an anticonvulsant and works by decreasing the impulses of nerves that cause seizures and pain. Common side effects of Epitol may include dizziness, nausea and vomiting.

• TEGretol-XR
• Carbatrol
• Epitol
• Equetro
• TEGretol

• Aptiom
• Banzel
• Briviact
• carBAMazepine
• carBAMazepine ER
• Carbatrol
• Diacomit
• Elepsia XR
• Epidiolex
• Epitol
• Eprontia
• Fanatrex FusePaq
• Fintepla
• Gabapentin
• Keppra
• Keppra XR
• Lacosamide
• LaMICtal
• LaMICtal ODT
• LaMICtal Starter
• LaMICtal XR
• lamoTRIgine
• lamoTRIgine ER
• lamoTRIgine Starter Kit-Blue
• lamoTRIgine Starter Kit-Green
• lamoTRIgine Starter Kit-Orange
• levETIRAcetam
• LevETIRAcetam ER
• levETIRAcetam in NaCl
• Lyrica
• Motpoly XR
• Mysoline
• Neurontin
• OXcarbazepine
• Oxtellar XR
• Potiga
• Pregabalin
• Primidone
• Qudexy XR
• Roweepra
• Roweepra XR
• Rufinamide
• Spritam
• Subvenite
• Subvenite Starter Kit-Blue
• Subvenite Starter Kit-Green
• Subvenite Starter Kit-Orange
• TEGretol
• TEGretol-XR
• Topamax
• Topamax Sprinkle
• Topiragen
• Topiramate
• Topiramate ER
• Trileptal
• Trokendi XR
• Vimpat
• Zonegran
• Zonisade
• Zonisamide
• Ztalmy

• Long Acting Capsule
• Liquid
• Tablet
• Chewable Tablet
• Long Acting Tablet

• By mouth

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you. This medicine may be used alone or together with other seizure medicines.

Chewable tablet: Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk. Chew the tablet well before swallowing it.

Extended-release capsule: Swallow the capsule whole. Do not break, crush, or chew it.You may open the capsule and sprinkle the contents over a teaspoon of applesauce. Swallow the mixture right away. Do not crush or chew the beads.

Oral liquid: Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk. Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup. Shake the bottle well just before each use.Do not take this medicine at the same time as other oral liquid medicines.

Tablet: Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk. Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.Do not use an extended-release tablet that is cracked or chipped.

This medicine should come with a Medication Guide. Ask your pharmacist for a copy if you do not have one.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to carbamazepine or a tricyclic antidepressant, if you are pregnant, or if you have a history of bone marrow depression.

It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, glaucoma, heart rhythm problems, porphyria, an intolerance to fructose, increased pressure in the eye, or a history of bone marrow depression, suicidal thoughts, or depression. Tell your doctor if you had an allergic reaction to any other medicine (especially seizure medicines).

Tell your doctor if you have Asian ancestry. Your doctor may test you for serious skin reactions before giving this medicine.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Serious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysisAplastic anemia or other blood problemsDrug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS), which may involve multiple organs, including your liver or kidneysChanges in mood or behavior, including thoughts of suicideHeart rhythm problemsLiver problems

This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely. Your seizures may return or occur more often if you stop this medicine suddenly.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Some men using this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children). If you plan to have children, talk with your doctor before using this medicine.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness

Do not use this medicine together with nefazodone, delavirdine, or certain other medicines for HIV or AIDS (including efavirenz, etravirine). Do not use this medicine and an MAO inhibitor (MAOI) within 14 days of each other.

There are many other drugs that can interact with carbamazepine. Make sure your doctor knows the names of all the medicines you use. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following: Acetaminophen, acetazolamide, alprazolam, aminophylline, aprepitant, aripiprazole, brivaracetam, buprenorphine, bupropion, buspirone, chloroquine, cimetidine, ciprofloxacin, cisplatin, citalopram, clarithromycin, clobazam, clomipramine, clonazepam, clozapine, cyclophosphamide, cyclosporine, dalfopristin, danazol, dantrolene, delavirdine, desipramine, diazepam, dicumarol, diltiazem, doxorubicin, doxycycline, erythromycin, eslicarbazepine, ethosuximide, everolimus, felbamate, felodipine, fluoxetine, fluvoxamine, fosphenytoin, haloperidol, ibuprofen, imatinib, isoniazid, lamotrigine, lapatinib, levothyroxine, lithium, loratadine, lorazepam, loxapine, mefloquine, methadone, methsuximide, mianserin, midazolam, mirtazapine, nefazodone, niacinamide, nicotinamide, olanzapine, omeprazole, oxcarbazepine, oxybutynin, paliperidone, phenobarbital, phensuximide, phenytoin, phosphenytoin, praziquantel, primidone, propoxyphene, quetiapine, quinine, quinupristin, rifampin, risperidone, sertraline, sirolimus, tacrolimus, tadalafil, temsirolimus, theophylline, ticlopidine, topiramate, tiagabine, tramadol, trazodone, triazolam, troleandomycin, valproate, verapamil, zileuton, ziprasidone, zonisamideBlood thinner (including apixaban, dabigatran, edoxaban, rivaroxaban, warfarin)HIV protease inhibitor (including atazanavir, darunavir, fosamprenavir, indinavir, lopinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir)Medicine to treat depression (including amitriptyline, imipramine, nortriptyline)Medicine to treat fungal infection (including albendazole, fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, voriconazole)Steroid medicine (including dexamethasone, prednisolone, prednisone)

Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine.

Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.

Birth control pills, shots, and other hormonal birth control methods may not work as well while you use this medicine. You may want to use a second form of birth control.

Do not drink alcohol while you are using this medicine.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Your doctor may want to have your eyes checked by an eye doctor.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Thoughts of hurting yourself or others, unusual thoughts or behavior
• Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, or sores in your mouth
• Confusion, memory problems, unusual tiredness, muscle spasms or weakness
• Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Blistering, peeling, red skin rash
• Blurred vision, changes in vision
• Change in how much or how often you urinate
• Chest pain, trouble breathing, cold sweats, bluish skin
• Fast, slow, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
• Swollen, painful, or tender lymph glands in your neck, armpit, or groin
• Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
• Lightheadedness or fainting
• Mild nausea, vomiting, constipation
• Anxiety, agitation, depression, restlessness, or trouble sleeping
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness or drowsiness