General Info:

Tegretol (Carbamazepine) is in a group of drugs called anticonvulsants. It works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain. Tegretol (Carbamazepine) is used to treat seizures and nerve pain such as trigeminal neuralgia and diabetic neuropathy. Tegretol (Carbamazepine) is also used to treat bipolar disorder.

Tegretol (Carbamazepine) can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

Do not drink alcohol while taking Tegretol (Carbamazepine). Alcohol may increase drowsiness caused by Tegretol (Carbamazepine). It may also increase the risk of seizures.

Tegretol (Carbamazepine) can lower the blood cells that help your body fight infections. This can make it easier for you to bleed from an injury or get sick from being around others who are ill. To be sure your blood cells do not get too low, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. Your liver function may also need to be tested. It is important that you not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

Symptoms of a Tegretol (Carbamazepine) overdose may include shallow breathing, fast heartbeat, nausea, vomiting, urinating less or not at all, muscle twitches, restlessness, seizures, tremors, slurred speech, staggering walk, and feeling light-headed or fainting.