A member asked:

Just diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia. following the schedule for increasing the tegretol xr per neuro. how can i reduce impact on my job as a mgr?

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Dr. Eric Weisman answered

Specializes in Neurology

Triennial neuralgia: treament with carbamazepine does not usually require a titration ( yes you will be a bit dizzy for 2 days ) start with 300 twice a day and go up to 400 twice a day as needed. Do not use brand name Tegretol XR as there are dose failures ( medicine does not pass through tiny hole in capsule ) Use carbitrol instead . most cannot work until symptoms abate

Answered 5/3/2016

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