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Tegretol - Tablet, Sustained Action
Tegretol is manufactured by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Inc. This pill CAN be split. This medicine is an anticonvulsant used to treat seizures. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
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Why is Tegretol drug prescribed?
Tegretol is used in the treatment of seizure disorders, including
certain types of epilepsy. It is also prescribed for trigeminal
neuralgia (severe pain in the jaws) and pain in the tongue and
throat.
In addition, some doctors use Tegretol to treat alcohol withdrawal, cocaine addiction, and emotional disorders such as depression and abnormally aggressive behavior. The drug is also used to treat migraine headache and "restless legs."
Most important fact about Tegretol
There are potentially dangerous side effects associated with the use of Tegretol. If you experience symptoms such as fever, sore throat, rash, ulcers in the mouth, easy bruising, or reddish or purplish spots on the skin, you should notify your doctor immediately. These symptoms could be signs of a blood disorder brought on by the drug.
How should you take Tegretol?
This medication should only be taken with meals, never on an empty stomach.Shake the suspension well before using.Tegretol-XR (extended-release) tablets must be swallowed whole; do not crush or chew them and do not take tablets that have been damaged.--If you miss a dose...Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. If you miss more than 1 dose in a day, check with your doctor.--Storage instructions...
Store Tegretol at room temperature. Keep the container tightly closed. Protect the tablets from light and moisture. Keep the liquid suspension away from light.
What side effects may occur with Tegretol?
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Tegretol.
More common side effects, especially at the start of
treatment, may include:
Dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, unsteadiness, vomiting
Other side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, abnormal heartbeat and rhythm, abnormal involuntary
movements, abnormal sensitivity to sound, aching joints and
muscles, agitation, anemia, blood clots, blurred vision, chills,
confusion, congestive heart failure, constipation, depression,
diarrhea, double vision, dry mouth and throat, fainting and
collapse, fatigue, fever, fluid retention, frequent urination,
hair loss, hallucinations, headache, hepatitis, hives, impotence,
inability to urinate, inflammation of the mouth and tongue,
inflamed eyes, involuntary movements of the eyeball, itching,
kidney failure, labored breathing, leg cramps, liver disorders,
loss of appetite, loss of coordination, low blood pressure,
pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), pneumonia, reddened
skin, reddish or purplish spots on the skin, reduced urine volume,
ringing in the ears, sensitivity to light, skin inflammation
and scaling, skin peeling, skin rashes, skin pigmentation changes,
speech difficulties, stomach problems, sweating, talkativeness,
tingling sensation, worsening of high blood pressure, yellow
eyes and skin
Recommended Tegretol dosage
ADULTS
Seizures
The usual dose for adults and children over 12 years of age is 200 milligrams (1 tablet or 2 chewable or extended-release tablets) taken twice daily or 1 teaspoon 4 times a day. Your doctor may increase the dose at weekly intervals by adding 200-milligram doses twice a day for Tegretol-XR or 3 or 4 times per day for the other forms. Dosage should generally not exceed 1,000 milligrams daily in children 12 to 15 years old and 1,200 milligrams daily for adults and children over 15. The usual daily maintenance dosage range is 800 to 1,200 milligrams.Trigeminal NeuralgiaThe usual dose is 100 milligrams (1 chewable or extended-release tablet) twice or one-half teaspoon 4 times on the first day. Your doctor may increase this dose using increments of 100 milligrams every 12 hours or one-half teaspoonful 4 times daily only as needed to achieve freedom from pain. Doses should not exceed 1,200 milligrams daily and are usually in the range of 400 to 800 milligrams a day for maintenance.
CHILDREN
Seizures
The usual dose for children 6 to 12 years old is 100 milligrams twice daily or one-half teaspoon 4 times a day. Your doctor may increase the dose at weekly intervals by adding 100 milligrams twice a day for Tegretol-XR, 3 or 4 times a day for the other forms. Total daily dosage should generally not exceed 1,000 milligrams. The usual daily dosage range for maintenance is 400 to 800 milligrams.The usual daily starting dose for children under 6 years of age is 10 to 20 milligrams per 2.2 pounds of body weight. The total daily dose is divided into smaller doses taken 2 or 3 times a day for tablets or 4 times a day for suspension. Daily dosage should not exceed 35 milligrams per 2.2 pounds.
OLDER ADULTS
To help determine the ideal dosage, your doctor may decide to periodically check the level of Tegretol in your blood.
Tegretol Overdosage
Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately. The first signs and symptoms of an overdose of Tegretol appear after 1 to 3 hours.
The most prominent signs of a Tegretol overdose include:
Coma, convulsions, dizziness, drowsiness, inability to urinate, involuntary rapid eye movements, irregular or reduced breathing, absence or low production of urine, lack of coordination, low or high blood pressure, muscular twitching, nausea, pupil dilation, rapid heartbeat, restlessness, severe muscle spasm, shock, tremors, unconsciousness, vomiting, writhing movements
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