Question 1

i take tegretol (seizure free!) and my dr wants me to switch to topamax (topiramate) to stop side effects.  is topamax (topiramate) as effective in fully preventing seizures?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: Both drugs have potential adverse effects, and you should realize that the topamax (topiramate) will be effective, but when meds are switched, there is risk of withdrawal seizures.  Also, the side effects include cognitive and speech issues, narrow angle glaucoma, metabolic acidosis, risk of heat stroke, kidney stones, pins and needles parenthesis, drowsiness.

Question 2

how safe is tegretol?

Accepted Answer

Tegretol: Common are nausea, headache, rash, ataxia, anemia, effect on liver. Safe if monitor blood levels &amp; other metabolic parameters.

Question 3

is tegretol a safe medication?

Accepted Answer

An old drug: Tegretol has been on the market for many years.  It was one of the first antiseizure medications and is still prescribed pretty frequently.  It is not without a slight risk for problems, however.  Your doctor checks blood counts looking for signs of anemia or bone marrow problems, liver function tests to make sure the liver isn't affected, and a tegretol level to see how much is in your system.

Question 4

what would be the peak time of tegretol?

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Information below: The absorption of carbamazepine in man is relatively slow. When taken in a single oral dose, the carbamazepine tablets and chewable tablets yield peak plasma concentrations of unchanged carbamazepine within 4 to 24 hours. With respect to the quantity of carbamazepine absorbed, there is no clinically relevant difference between the various dosage forms. However, carbamazepine suspension is absorbed somewhat faster than the tablet; peak plasma levels are reached within 2 hours. Following b.i.d. dosage regimens, higher peak levels and lower trough levels are obtained with the suspension than with the tablets. Steady-state plasma levels are comparable for carbamazepine suspension given t.i.d. and carbamazepine tablets given b.i.d., when administered at the same total daily dose.

Question 5

what tests measure your tegretol levels?

Accepted Answer

Tegretol level: Blood test measuring serum Carbamazepine level.

Question 6

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 7

how do i take tegretol prolonged release tablets?

Accepted Answer

Tegretol XR: Start 100-200mg  in two divided doses followed by a slow increase in dosage (every3-7days) until the effect is obtained, often 800-1200mg daily. However, this should only ever be under the supervision of a doctor.

Question 8

what is the maximum amount of tegretol one can take?

Accepted Answer

When toxic: Tegretol is difficult to use.  Sudden high levels can occur when treated with certain antibiotics.  Toxicity can occur from biproducts even if level is okay.  Better medications are now available.  Most adults can tolerate up to 800 mg per day.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: carbamazepine?

Accepted Answer

Tegretol: This drug was once the breakthrough product to treat trigeminal neuralgia, and later various forms of epilepsy, and even psychiatric uses such as bipolar disorder.

Question 10

i need my 6 month repeat script for tegretol and exforge?

Accepted Answer

Must see your GP : You must book a consultation with your GP as they need to do a clinical examination

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I take tegretol (seizure free!) and my dr wants me to switch to topamax (topiramate) to stop side effects. is topamax (topiramate) as effective in fully preventing seizures?

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Is tegretol a safe medication?

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What tests measure your tegretol levels?

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Please describe the medication: carbamazepine?

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How do i take tegretol prolonged release tablets?

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I need my 6 month repeat script for tegretol and exforge?

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