Carbatrol Warnings and Precautions (Cont.)

Who Should Not Take Carbatrol?

You should not take Carbatrol if you:
 
  • Are allergic to Carbatrol, carbamazepine, or any of the inactive components used to make Carbatrol. Your healthcare provider or pharmacist has a list of the inactive ingredients.
     
  • Have had bone marrow depression in the past. This is a blood disorder in which the bone marrow does not function properly to produce blood cells. You may have had bone marrow depression if you have ever had a low blood count on a laboratory test.
     
  • Are allergic to tricyclic antidepressants, such as:
  • Have taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) within the past two weeks. MAOIs include:

Carbatrol Warnings and Precautions: Final Thoughts

There are a number of situations in which Carbatrol should not be taken, along with several precautions and warnings people should be aware of before taking the drug. However, it is possible that not all of the warnings or precautions were discussed in this article. Therefore, you should talk with your healthcare provider about the specific Carbatrol warnings and precautions that may apply to you.

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