Question 1

my son is five years old and was recently put on tegretol xr he takes 1 100mg tab for five days then 1 2a day how long before its starts working ?

Accepted Answer

When level is right: generally meds like tegretol are slowly increased and then blood levels checked ti ensure the level is in the usually effective range

Question 2

does a glass of wine when taking tegretol stop it from working?

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: Drinking alcohol can increase some of the side effects of carbamazepine, and can also increase your risk of seizures. Don't drink alcohol.

Question 3

if carbamazepine isn't working to treat my trigeminal neuralgia, what is a good drug to try next?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Carbamazepine used to be the main agent in treatment of trigeminal neuralgia years ago.  We now have a multitude of anti-neuropathic agents with better side effect profile. To list a few, we have lyrica, (pregabalin) neurontin, topamax, etc.  The choice is based on coexisting medical issues and other medications on which patient is placed.  The physician can make this determination on a case by case basis.

Question 4

what would be the peak time of tegretol?

Accepted Answer

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?

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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

is  tegretol good for trilgemial neurgia ? is it a safe drug ?

Accepted Answer

Not my first choice: Tegretol does control the pain of trigeminal neuralgia, but so do other meds, and i would try Lyrica (pregabalin) first, as it has few if any drug-drug interactions, and is, in my experience extremely effective.  Tegretol is an older drug with many potential side effects, including liver and bone marrow issues, low sodium, gastrointestinal problems, and elevation of cholesterol.  Do not understand why choice.

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My son is five years old and was recently put on tegretol xr he takes 1 100mg tab for five days then 1 2a day how long before its starts working ?

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If carbamazepine isn't working to treat my trigeminal neuralgia, what is a good drug to try next?

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Please describe the medication: carbamazepine?

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