Carbamazepine Medication Information

• Carbamazepine

Carbamazepine can be prescribed to treat bipolar disorder, trigeminal neuralgia, and epilepsy. This eMedTV article offers an overview of carbamazepine, noting in particular its uses, general dosing guidelines, strengths, and possible side effects.

• Carbamazepine Side Effects

Some common carbamazepine side effects include drowsiness, dizziness, and nausea. This eMedTV resource covers these and other side effects that may occur during treatment with carbamazepine, including serious side effects to report to your doctor.

• Carbamazepine and Hair Loss

This eMedTV page explains that because hair loss is so common, it is difficult to determine if there is a link between carbamazepine and hair loss. However, this article also explains that hair loss has been reported as a side effect of carbamazepine.

• Carbamazepine and Dry Mouth

Previous studies have shown that a dry mouth is a possible side effect of carbamazepine. This eMedTV segment lists some things you can do if you are taking carbamazepine and dry mouth occurs (such as sipping water or sugarless drinks often).

• Carbamazepine Uses

As this eMedTV page explains, carbamazepine can treat several conditions, including epilepsy, bipolar disorder, and trigeminal neuralgia. This page covers these and other carbamazepine uses, including off-label uses and uses in children.

• Carbamazepine Dosage

This portion of the eMedTV archives discusses the factors that may affect your carbamazepine dosage, such as your age and weight, and the medical condition being treated. This page also offers some tips on when and how to take the medication.

• Carbamazepine Drug Interactions

Taking drugs like alcohol or antidepressants with carbamazepine can potentially cause drug interactions. This eMedTV article outlines other medications that can cause carbamazepine drug interactions and describes some of the problems that can occur.

• Carbamazepine Warnings and Precautions

Carbamazepine can make seizures worse or cause serious cases of anemia in some people. This eMedTV resource discusses other carbamazepine warnings and precautions, and explains why carbamazepine is not suitable for everyone.

• Carbamazepine Overdose

Symptoms of a carbamazepine overdose can include seizures, a rapid heart rate, or vomiting. This part of the eMedTV library discusses the effects of a carbamazepine overdose and describes some of the treatment options that are available.

• Carbamazepine and Pregnancy

Carbamazepine is a pregnancy Category D medicine, meaning it may not be safe during pregnancy. This eMedTV Web page provides detailed information about carbamazepine and pregnancy, including some problems the drug may potentially cause to a fetus.

• Carbamazepine and Breastfeeding

Carbamazepine passes through human breast milk and may potentially cause serious side effects in your baby. This eMedTV Web page explores carbamazepine and breastfeeding, noting that many doctors think it's safe for women to take while breastfeeding.

• Carbamazepine Withdrawal

As this eMedTV article explains, in order to reduce your risk of experiencing carbamazepine withdrawal symptoms, your healthcare provider may slowly wean you off the medication. This page also describes some symptoms of a carbamazepine withdrawal.