Generic name:carbamazepine (oral) [ kar-ba-MAZ-e-peen ]
Brand names: Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, TEGretol, TEGretol XR
Drug class:Dibenzazepine anticonvulsants
What is Carbatrol?
Carbatrol is an anticonvulsant that is used to treat seizures and nerve pain such as trigeminal neuralgia and diabetic neuropathy. This medicine is also used to treat bipolar disorder.
Carbatrol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not take Carbatrol if you have a history of bone marrow suppression, or if you are allergic to this medicine or to certain antidepressant medications.
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact, and some drugs should not be used together.
Carbatrol may cause serious blood problems or a life-threatening skin rash or allergic reaction. Call your doctor if you have a fever, unusual weakness, bleeding, bruising, or a skin rash that causes blistering and peeling.
Some people have thoughts about suicide while taking seizure medicine. Stay alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor.
Do not stop taking Carbatrol without asking your doctor first, even if you feel fine.
Before taking this medicine
You should not take Carbatrol if you have a history of bone marrow suppression, or if you are allergic to this medicine or to an antidepressant such as
