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Been on 600mg tegretol for 5 years.wbc and rbc fine as are liver functions.may go up to 800...after 5 years should i be concerned about moving to 800?

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Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

Not necessarily: If 600 mg is working for 5 yrs why increase the dose. If you increase dose to 800 mg the physician I am sure will monitor your blood and the rest of your body status ; function. Tegretol is not an inocuous drug and should be monitored frequently. The lowest dose that works without side effects is your dose.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 6/19/2015

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A member asked:

Been on 600mg tegretol for 5 years.wbc and rbc fine as are liver functions.may go up to 800...after 5 years should i be concerned about moving to 800?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Warren Wolfe answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

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