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I take seizure medication. levels for my carbatrol tested high. in the past few days i have developed large darkening bruises on my biceps. help.
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Tegretol: Carbatrol is a long acting form of tegretol. Bruising may indicate a side effect of the medication where the blood doesn't clot properly. It is important to see your prescribing physician as soon as possible to regulate the proper level of medication and exclude any harmful side effects.
Answered 4/22/2016
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