Description

Tegretol 200 mg

Tegretol 200mg contains the active ingredient carbamazepine. It is a prescription medicine that affects electrical activity in the brain and nerve signalling. Doctors often prescribe carbamazepine to help control certain types of seizures in people with epilepsy. It may also help in trigeminal neuralgia, a condition where there is intense nerve pain in the face. In some cases, doctors also prescribe carbamazepine for bipolar disorder.

Because Tegretol 200mg is a medicine that requires a prescription, patients should take it only as directed by a healthcare professional. The right dose will depend on your medical condition, age, other medicines you may be taking and how you respond to the treatment.

What is Tegretol 200mg Tablet?

Tegretol 200mg is a tablet containing carbamazepine 200 mg as the active ingredient. It is one of a group of medicines called anticonvulsants. It also helps to control abnormal electrical activity in the nervous system. So it can reduce seizures and it can also reduce abnormal nerve signals that are associated with certain kinds of nerve pain.

Tegretol 200 mg tablets are found in the FDA prescribing information and Tegretol-XR® extended-release tablets (200 mg strength) are also described. These formulations are not always interchangeable, so patients should use the exact product and instructions that their healthcare professional gave them.

Uses of Tegretol 200mg

Doctors may prescribe Tegretol 200mg for many conditions. It is first used to treat some types of epilepsy and seizures. Second, it is widely used for trigeminal neuralgia and other selected nerve pain conditions. Lastly, carbamazepine can be used for bi-polar disorder if other treatments have not worked well enough.

But this is not the correct medicine for everyone. The doctor should check the medical history of the patient before treating him.

What is Tegretol 200mg?

Carbamazepine changes how nerve cells send electrical signals. It could therefore help to cut down on the excess electrical activity that helps trigger seizures. In nerve pain, decreasing abnormal nerve signalling can help to reduce pain sensations.

Doctors will often start treatment with a lower dose and gradually increase it if necessary. The timing depends on the condition being treated and the response of the patient. For this reason, patients should never adjust the dose on their own.

On Tegretol 200mg.

Tegretol 200mg Take exactly as directed. Follow the directions given on the prescription and the medicine leaflet. If you take tablets, swallow them whole according to the product information. Check the packaging carefully as some carbamazepine products have special instructions for administration.

Also, do not suddenly stop carbamazepine without your doctor’s orders, especially if you are taking it to control seizures. Stopping treatment abruptly can cause seizures to come back.

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose. Do not double dose to make up for a missed dose.

Side effects Common

Tegretol 200mg can cause side effects, but not everybody gets them like all medicines. Common side effects may include dizziness, tiredness, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, and problems with coordination, balance or speech. These effects may improve over time and as the body adjusts to treatment but any persistent or troublesome symptoms should be discussed with a doctor or chemist.

Carbamazepine also may have interactions with many other drugs. Tell your doctor or chemist about any medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. It may also interact with medicines like warfarin and some antibiotics. It can also affect some hormonal contraceptives.

Important Safety Information

Serious skin reactions are rare with carbamazepine . Seek emergency medical help if you develop a severe rash, blisters, sores in the mouth, swelling of the face or throat, or trouble breathing. The FDA also warns of serious dermatologic reactions including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis.

Certain genetic variants, such as HLA-B*15:02, increase the risk of serious skin reactions in some people. The FDA recommends appropriate genetic screening of patients from populations in which this variant is common prior to initiating Tegretol.

Carbamazepine may also affect blood counts and, rarely, cause serious blood disorders. So health professionals will sometimes check patients with blood tests, especially at the start of treatment or if symptoms suggest a problem.

Tegretol 200mg and Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, discuss with your doctor before taking carbamazepine. Taking carbamazepine during pregnancy could cause problems for your developing baby, but uncontrolled epilepsy can also be dangerous for you and your baby. Treatment decisions should therefore be made on an individual basis with a health care professional.

Questions & Answers

Tegretol 200mg for seizures?

Yeah.” Carbamazepine is used for some types of seizures that are part of epilepsy.

**Does Tegretol 200 mg work on nerve pain?

Yeah.” Doctors often use carbamazepine to treat trigeminal neuralgia, a severe pain in facial nerves.

Can I stop taking Tegretol 200mg suddenly?

Do not stop taking it suddenly without medical advice, especially if you take it for seizures. If stopped suddenly, seizures can recur.

Does Tegretol 200mg have any side effects?

Yeah.” Common adverse effects include dizziness, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dry mouth and problems with coordination. Serious but rare reactions require urgent attention.

Conclusion.

Tegretol 200mg is a carbamazepine medicine used to treat certain seizure disorders, trigeminal neuralgia and in selected cases of bipolar disorder. It works by altering nerve signalling and can be an important part of long-term treatment. It can interact with other medicines and can cause serious reactions (although rarely), so it should be used under appropriate medical supervision. But always follow your prescription instructions and tell your health care provider about any unusual symptoms.