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I,ve been on tegreto; 600-800 mg for 8 years for mood stabilization..white and red blood count fine..when could i start developing blood problems?

Q: i,ve been on tegreto; 600-800 mg for 8 years for mood stabilization..white and red blood count fine..when could i start developing blood problems?

Tegretol: At this maintenance dose &amp; for that long of time, you should be fine. Your doctor can monitor your blood on regular basis.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

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Tegretol: At this maintenance dose & for that long of time, you should be fine. Your doctor can monitor your blood on regular basis.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/13/2015

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A member asked:

I,ve been on tegreto; 600-800 mg for 8 years for mood stabilization..white and red blood count fine..when could i start developing blood problems?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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