Question 1

what is the difference between carbamazepine and carbamazepine 10-11 expoxide?

Accepted Answer

Active metabolite: When Carbamazepine is metabolized in the body a chemical substance known as a 10, 11 epoxide forms which is the active metabolite that prevents seizures from initiating in the brain.

Question 2

can a higher theraupetic level of tegretol..10.5 cause one to feel tired and forgetfull?

Accepted Answer

Tegretol side effect: yes.  This is one of those medicines with a huge list of possible side effects.  I would strongly recommend you discuss these symptoms with your doctor right away.

Question 3

i take 600 mg tegretol daily-have level checked every 6 months...sometimes its near 6.0 and sometimes around 11.0..why the difference?

Accepted Answer

Different factors: Levels aren't necessarily going to bethe same (or even close) from one draw to another due to different things such as different times of the day they were taken as well as whether or not you went at true"trough" level points or not.  Other medications can alter tegretol levels. The Important thing is that the levels remain in the therapeutic range and that you are compliant with your schedule.

Question 4

please describe the medication: carbamazepine?

Accepted Answer

An archaic drug: Has been successfully used in treating trigeminal neuralgia, and later used in epilepsy.  Is not a broad spectrum anti-epileptic and makes absence and myoclonic seizures worse.  Has been used in psychiatry, and off-label for many additonal purposes.  It has sort of a nasty side effect profile, but is still used occasionally due to low cost.

Question 5

can tegretol cause anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Theoretically yes as it does have central nervous system effects. More notable side effects include sedation, dizziness, confusion, unsteadiness, nausea, and even headache - all of which can contribute to a feeling of anxiety as well.

Question 6

is tegretol used for dizzyness?

Accepted Answer

NO: Tegretol(carbamazepine) is a medication used mainly for control of epilepsy, neuralgias and some psychiatric conditions it can actually cause dizziness or balance problem in susceptible individuals.

Question 7

can carbamazepine cause glaucoma?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Tegretol is an anti-cholinergic medication and may cause acute pressure increases in those with narrow anatomical drainage angles (closed angle glaucoma).  It is generally safe in patients with open-angle glaucoma but should be observed closely.

Question 8

do all ssri's raise tegretol levels?

Accepted Answer

Yes: So the short answer is yes, but different SSRIs inhibit different parts of the bodies drug breakdown mechanism. Thus, some will increase the levels more than others. Also everyone is a bit different. It is like that lexapro (escitalopram) has the least interactions in this way.

Question 9

does carbamazepine intreract with milk?

Accepted Answer

No: there is no data  to suggest that milk affects the absorption of bioavailability of carbamazepine

Question 10

what are the side effects from tegretol?

Accepted Answer

Tegretol: Common are nausea, headache, rash, ataxia, anemia, effect on liver.

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