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I take tegratol for my epilepsy. what are the side effects?
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Check level : If you take the right dose side effects are rare. Dizziness and balance problem is the commonest.
Answered 4/5/2013
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Several potential: Gi problems include nausea, vomiting, and rarely indigestion. More commonly, maybe drowsiness, dizziness, gait imbalance. Can cause liver toxicity, but also perhaps, low sodium, high cholesterol, and may actually worsen some types of epilepsies.
Answered 4/25/2016
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