Tegritol

Were you looking for more information about Tegretol? Tegritol is a common misspelling of Tegretol.
 
Tegretol® (carbamazepine) is a medication that can be prescribed to treat various types of epileptic seizures. It is also approved for the treatment of pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia. The medication comes in immediate-release tablets, chewable immediate-release tablets, extended-release tablets, and a liquid form, and is generally taken two to four times a day (depending on the particular product). While most people have no problems with Tegretol, potential side effects include vomiting, drowsiness, unsteadiness, and dizziness.
 
(Click Tegretol to find out how the medication works and for more information on its effects, dosing guidelines, and warnings and precautions. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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