Question 1

i have been on 600 mg of tegretol for 5 years-my bloodwork is always ok. at what point should i consider stopping it because of long term problems?

Accepted Answer

Tegretol: The need to continue tegretol depends very much on the reason it's being prescribed. You haven't volunteered this in your question or additional information. In some cases it could be very dangerous to stop tegretol, as you could have seizures, etc.  Please discuss your question with the doctor who's been following you, as s/he will be familiar with your history and medical needs.

Question 2

should i stop taking tegretol if i'm getting side effects 3 days after restarting it? i was on it before and it was stopped and started again.

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: First, important to know why it is being prescribed.  If for epilepsy, dangerous to suddenly stop and should be slowly tapered off.  Since it is a potent anti-epileptic drug, stopping could result in sz activity if done incorrectly.  There are several other choices in both psychiatry and neurology, and newer drugs may have far fewer adverse rxtns.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

i have trilgimal nerugia  i'm on dilanta and gabapintin . i still have. a lot of  pain. do i have to stop the dilanta completely to start tegretol?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Depends on your dosage of dilantin.

Question 5

i take tegretol & told it could stop my cycle. last month my period was 5 days early. this month it showed up 41 days since last months. it is pretty ?

Accepted Answer

Very rarely, but: Especially for women who have a tendency for irregular periods, it might be easy for many medications to cause changes. This is a very, very rare but more than 0% reported side effect. It might be that you will return to your personal normal automatically if it's a side effect but do talk w/ your Dr and have other reasons for irregularity checked too. Best!

Question 6

how can i wean off keppra and convert to carbamazepine safely? i have been on keppra for 4months and am going to stop it due to its side-effect?

Accepted Answer

: Deal with this appropriately.  Let your doctor know about your adverse reactions and switch to a newer agent.  Carbamazepine is a poor choice and is far riskier than Keppra.   Rapid cessation of these drugs will result in seizures.  Do NOT drive!! No activities at heights, no power equipment!

Question 7

i am prescribed tegretol 600mg nocte for bipolar disorder. i want to stop taking it cold turkey, what are the side effects?

Accepted Answer

Please repost: Please repost your question and include WHY you want to stop taking it, WHY you want to stop taking it cold turkey, and what the prescribing physician's reaction was when you discussed this with him/her; or, if you have not discussed this with him/her, why not.

Question 8

im 24 and i have clonic seizures which started 8 years ago but now i take keppra and tegretol daily that prevents it from coming. is there any drug that can stop it permanently?

Accepted Answer

: More details would be helpful. Seizures are managed according to the type of seizure and how well controlled the seizures are with the treatment. Avoid illness,treat fever and discuss the plan during an illness with Neurology. Is there a family history of seizures or other health issues?

Question 9

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 10

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.

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I have been on 600 mg of tegretol for 5 years-my bloodwork is always ok. at what point should i consider stopping it because of long term problems?

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Should i stop taking tegretol if i'm getting side effects 3 days after restarting it? i was on it before and it was stopped and started again.

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

I have trilgimal nerugia i'm on dilanta and gabapintin . i still have. a lot of pain. do i have to stop the dilanta completely to start tegretol?

A member asked:

I take tegretol & told it could stop my cycle. last month my period was 5 days early. this month it showed up 41 days since last months. it is pretty ?

A member asked:

How can i wean off keppra and convert to carbamazepine safely? i have been on keppra for 4months and am going to stop it due to its side-effect?

A member asked:

I am prescribed tegretol 600mg nocte for bipolar disorder. i want to stop taking it cold turkey, what are the side effects?

A member asked:

Im 24 and i have clonic seizures which started 8 years ago but now i take keppra and tegretol daily that prevents it from coming. is there any drug that can stop it permanently?

A member asked:

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?

A member asked:

What would be the peak time of tegretol?

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