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What're the side effects of tegretol on sleep?

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Can be sedating: Usually have seen drowsiness and/ or dizziness, and may actually enhance sleep pattern, BUT have also seen paradoxical reactions causing insomnia and agitation, especially in the elderly.

Answered 10/11/2015

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