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Generic: carbamazepine View All Brands Tegretol XR, Tegretol, Equetro, Epitol, Carbatrol A dibenzazepine anticonvulsant - It is used to control seizures caused by certain types of epilepsy				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What may interact with this medicine? Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications: delavirdine MAOIs like Carbex, Eldepryl, Marplan, Nardil, and Parnate nefazodone oxcarbazepine This medicine may also interact with the following medications: acetaminophen acetazolamide barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures, like phenobarbital certain antibiotics like clarithromycin, erythromycin or troleandomycin cimetidine cyclosporine danazol dicumarol doxycycline female hormones, including estrogens and birth control pills grapefruit juice isoniazid, INH levothyroxine and other thyroid hormones lithium and other medicines to treat mood problems or psychotic disturbances loratadine medicines for angina or high blood pressure medicines for cancer medicines for depression or anxiety medicines for sleep medicines to treat fungal infections, like fluconazole, itraconazole or ketoconazole medicines used to treat HIV infection or AIDS methadone niacinamide praziquantel propoxyphene rifampin or rifabutin seizure or epilepsy medicine steroid medicines such as prednisone or cortisone theophylline tramadol warfarin This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Visit your doctor or health care professional for a regular check on your progress. Do not change brands or dosage forms of this medicine without discussing the change with your doctor or health care professional. If you are taking this medicine for epilepsy (seizures) do not stop taking it suddenly. This increases the risk of seizures. Wear a Medic Alert bracelet or necklace. Carry an identification card with information about your condition, medications, and doctor or health care professional. You may get drowsy, dizzy, or have blurred vision. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. To reduce dizzy or fainting spells, do not sit or stand up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol can increase drowsiness and dizziness. Avoid alcoholic drinks. Birth control pills may not work properly while you are taking this medicine. Talk to your doctor about using an extra method of birth control. This medicine can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/ booths. The use of this medicine may increase the chance of suicidal thoughts or actions. Pay special attention to how you are responding while on this medicine. Any worsening of mood, or thoughts of suicide or dying should be reported to your health care professional right away. Women who become pregnant while using this medicine may enroll in the North American Antiepileptic Drug Pregnancy Registry by calling 1- 888- 233- 2334. This registry collects information about the safety of antiepileptic drug use during pregnancy.
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