As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Epitol. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
Common side effects of Epitol include but are not limited to:
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
- Unsteadiness
- Nausea
- Vomiting.
(Click Carbamazepine Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider. To read about some of the specific side effects, click on the following articles:
Drug Interactions With Epitol
Epitol: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?
You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking Epitol if you have:
- Anemia or other blood disorders
- Absence seizures (petit mal seizures)
- Acute intermittent porphyria
- Glaucoma
- Heart disease
- An irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia)
- Thyroid problems
- Liver disease, including liver failure, cirrhosis, or hepatitis
- Kidney disease, including kidney failure (renal failure)
- Any allergies, including allergies to food, dyes, or preservatives.
Also let your healthcare provider know if you are:
You should also make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
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