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What should i do if i have a chronically low white cell count. should i let a doctor put me on tegretol?

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Might use different: Since tegretol has on occasion caused bone marrow suppression, and even pancytopenia, would suggest choosing a medication which would not affect white cell count. You do not indicate rationale for this medication, but certainly confer with your doctor about alternatives.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 6/18/2014

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