What is Tegretol 200 mg used for?
What Is Tegretol? Tegretol (carbamazepine) is an anticonvulsant used to treat seizures and nerve pain such as trigeminal neuralgia and diabetic neuropathy. Tegretol is also used to treat bipolar disorder. Tegretol is available in generic form.
Is Tegretol good for nerve pain?
Tegretol is an anticonvulsant. It works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain. Tegretol is used to treat certain types of seizures (partial, tonic-clonic, mixed). Tegretol is also used to treat nerve pain such as trigeminal neuralgia and glossopharyngeal neuralgia.
What are the benefits of Tegretol?
This medication is known as an anticonvulsant or anti-epileptic drug. It is also used to relieve certain types of nerve pain (such as trigeminal neuralgia). This medication works by reducing the spread of seizure activity in the brain and restoring the normal balance of nerve activity.
What are the side effects of Tegretol 200 mg?
Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, constipation, dry mouth, or unsteadiness may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
How long should I take Tegretol?
How long to take it for. If you have epilepsy or bipolar disorder, it’s likely that once your condition is under control you will still need to take carbamazepine for several years. If you have nerve pain, once the pain has gone you will need to take carbamazepine for several months to stop it coming back.
Does Tegretol cause memory loss?
Memory problems can be more frequent with older anti-seizure medications like Phenobarbital or Tegretol. Many of the newer medications tend to have fewer side effects.
What happens if I stop taking Tegretol?
Can symptoms occur if Tegretol is discontinued? It’s important not to discontinue use of the drug before talking with your doctor. Withdrawal symptoms of Tegretol can include sleep problems, increased anxiety, numbness in limbs, joint pain, shaking, and the return of manic or depressive symptoms.
What happens if you stop taking Tegretol suddenly?
How long can Tegretol be taken?
Most people take carbamazepine for at least six months. You and your doctor should talk about how long you need to take carbamazepine before you start your treatment. You might have to change your dose to get the best effect for you.
How long can I take Tegretol?
What are the long term side effects of Tegretol?
To date, there are no known problems associated with long term use of carbamazepine. It is a safe and effective medication when used as directed.