Carbamazepine is a prescription medicine. It is primarily used for the treatment of Epilepsy, Trigeminal Neuralgia. The alternative uses of Carbamazepine have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Carbamazepine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Carbamazepine side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Carbamazepine are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Carbamazepine is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Carbamazepine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Carbamazepine related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Depression, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Carbamazepine since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Carbamazepine contraindications section.
Besides this, Carbamazepine may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Carbamazepine, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
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