Question 1

I had a brain surgery last july and i used zyprexa (olanzapine) and tegretol daily until this january.i gained a lot of weight. will i lose weight as im off meds?

Accepted Answer

You could lose weight when off these medicines, especially if you increase your exercise and attend to a healthy food plan.  Talk with your doctors about this; they'll likely have more personalized recommendations for you than we're able to provide without knowing you.  Good luck to you.

Question 2

Is tegretol still a viable treatment for bipolar disorder..i've been on 600mg for 3 years but seems to be losing effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

But if your symptoms are not well-controlled, please work with your doctor to identify options.

Question 3

Can weight loss cause tegretol level to rise and is tegretol affected by coffee in any way?

Accepted Answer

And no it is not affected by coffee. If the weight loss was huge is would affect it but not otherwise

Question 4

Gained weight after zyprexa (olanzapine) tegretol;have sitrias on both arms;used meds gained a lot weight before, too sitrias only happened now. how can i fix them?

Accepted Answer

Request from your doctor to help you switch to something  else other than zyprexa (olanzapine) weight gain nightmare. As simple as that.

Question 5

Is the generic of tegretol 200mg the same thing exactly and is it safe to change to? my daughter is on tegretol 3 weeks and is constantly hungry and putting on weight. she hasd a brain tumour surgery and on epilizine and tegretol  please advise.

Accepted Answer

Generic medications can vary in bioavailability up to 10% higher or lower than brand named medications. Weight gain has been described as a side effect of both tegretol and epilizine. Have blood levels demonstrated higher levels of these medications in your daughter compared to when she took brand named tegretol? Your pharmacist or neurologist may have more information about this question.

Question 6

Is low dose depakote 500 mg or less an alternative for racing thoughts..would tegretol and lamictal have to be stopped..how about weight and hair loss?

Accepted Answer

Only your psychistrist and your m.D have enough information to advise on the best options.

Question 7

How do i take tegretol prolonged release tablets?

Accepted Answer

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

I would like some advice on tegretol prolonged release tablets?

Accepted Answer

is still the drug of choice for the initial management of paroxysmal neuralgias despite the presence of potentially serious side effects. The specific mechanism of carbamazepine is presumed to be stabilization of neuronal membranes by blocking sodium channels. Hope it helps.

Question 9

Can tegretol cause anxiety?

Accepted Answer

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 10

Is tegretol used for dizzyness?

Accepted Answer

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.

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I had a brain surgery last july and i used zyprexa (olanzapine) and tegretol daily until this january.i gained a lot of weight. will i lose weight as im off meds?

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Is tegretol still a viable treatment for bipolar disorder..i've been on 600mg for 3 years but seems to be losing effectiveness.

Can weight loss cause tegretol level to rise and is tegretol affected by coffee in any way?

Gained weight after zyprexa (olanzapine) tegretol;have sitrias on both arms;used meds gained a lot weight before, too sitrias only happened now. how can i fix them?

Is the generic of tegretol 200mg the same thing exactly and is it safe to change to? my daughter is on tegretol 3 weeks and is constantly hungry and putting on weight. she hasd a brain tumour surgery and on epilizine and tegretol please advise.

Is low dose depakote 500 mg or less an alternative for racing thoughts..would tegretol and lamictal have to be stopped..how about weight and hair loss?

How do i take tegretol prolonged release tablets?

I would like some advice on tegretol prolonged release tablets?

Can tegretol cause anxiety?

Is tegretol used for dizzyness?

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