Epitol

Epitol is a prescription medication that is licensed to treat various types of epileptic seizures and pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia (a painful nerve disorder). The medication is a generic version of Tegretol immediate-release tablets and is available in one strength -- 200 mg tablets. Typically, Epitol is taken two to four times a day. Although most people tolerate Epitol well, side effects may occur during treatment with the drug. Among these possible side effects of Epitol are dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea.

 

What Is Epitol?

Epitol® (carbamazepine) is a prescription medication used to treat the following conditions:
 
  • Epilepsy -- Epitol is approved to treat various types of seizures, though it is usually not effective at treating absence seizures (petit mal seizures).
     
  • Trigeminal neuralgia -- Epitol is approved to treat pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia (also known as tic douloureux), a nerve condition that causes episodes of facial pain (typically cheek or jaw pain).
     
Epitol is actually a generic version of Tegretol® immediate-release tablets. Generic manufacturers may choose to create their own name for a medication, instead of the standard generic name. This is the case with Epitol. All information that refers to Tegretol immediate-release tablets also applies to Epitol.
 
(Click Carbamazepine Uses for more information on what the drug is used for, including possible off-label uses.)
 

Who Makes Epitol?

Epitol is made by Teva Pharmaceuticals.
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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