Tegretol Side Effects

Although most people do not experience any problems while taking Tegretol, side effects can occur. A few of the more common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea. Other side effects of Tegretol, while less common, are more serious and should be reported to a healthcare provider immediately. Among these are hallucinations, unusual bleeding or bruising, and difficulty passing urine.

 

An Introduction to Tegretol Side Effects

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Tegretol® (carbamazepine). However, not everyone who takes the medication 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 are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider.
 
(This article covers many, but not all, of the possible side effects with Tegretol. Your healthcare provider can discuss a more complete list of Tegretol side effects with you.)
 

Common Side Effects With Tegretol

Tegretol has been studied thoroughly in clinical trials. In these studies, the side effects that occur in a group of people taking the drug are documented and then compared to the side effects that occur in another group of people not taking the medicine. As a result, it is possible to see what side effects occur, how often they appear, and how they compare to the group not taking the medicine.
 
In these studies, the most common Tegretol side effects included:
 
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Unsteadiness
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting.
     
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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