Carbamazepine Uses

Carbamazepine Medication Information

Carbamazepine Uses in Children

Carbamazepine is approved for epilepsy treatment in children. It is not approved for treating bipolar disorder or trigeminal neuralgia in children. Talk with your healthcare provider about the benefits and risks of using carbamazepine in children.

Off-Label Carbamazepine Uses

On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend carbamazepine for treating something other than the conditions discussed above. At this time, off-label carbamazepine uses can include the treatment of:

Agitation
Alcohol withdrawal (to prevent seizures)
Dementia
Hiccups
Migraine headaches (used on a daily basis to prevent migraines)
Other types of nerve pain, such as diabetic neuropathy.

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

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