Question 1

What is Carbamazepine used for?

Accepted Answer

Epilepsy (convulsions/fitting), trigeminal neuralgia (sharp shooting pain in the face), nerve pain, bipolar disorder (mood swings between extreme highs and lows)

Question 2

How do you take Carbamazepine?

Accepted Answer

Adults usually start with one 200 mg tablet taken twice daily (morning and night) with food to reduce stomach upset. Your doctor may gradually increase the dose to 400 mg two or three times daily depending on your condition. Swallow the tablet whole with water — do not crush controlled-release (CR) tablets. Always follow your doctor's specific instructions.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Carbamazepine?

Accepted Answer

Feeling dizzy or lightheaded, feeling sleepy or drowsy, nausea or vomiting, blurred or double vision, unsteadiness when walking

Question 4

Who should not take Carbamazepine?

Accepted Answer

People who are allergic to carbamazepine or similar drugs like oxcarbazepine, people with a history of bone marrow problems, people with a heart condition called AV block, anyone currently taking or who recently stopped MAO inhibitor medicines. People of certain ethnic backgrounds (including some West Africans) may carry a gene (HLA-B*1502) that increases risk of severe skin reactions — your doctor may test for this.

Question 5

Is Carbamazepine safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Carbamazepine is not safe during pregnancy as it can cause birth defects, and it passes into breast milk — consult your doctor before taking it if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.

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