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MY SISTER WHO IS AUTISTIC WAS ON TEGRETOL 100 AND 200 RESPECTIVELY IN THE MORNING AND AT BED TIME.OFF LATE THE DOCTOR STOPPED TEGRETOL AND PRESCRIBED EPTOIN 100 TWICE A DAY.SINCE THEN SHE HAS BECOME VERY RESTLESS AND RASHES HAVE ALSO ERRUPTED ON HER WHOLE BODY ASWELL AS THE TONGUE, EYES AND INSIDE THE MOUSE ASWELL.TEGRETOL WAS PRESCRIBED BECAUSE SHE HAD BOUTS OF FITS EARLIER BUT ALMOST TEN YEARS BACK. NOW WHAT SHOULD WE DO. THE RASHES ARENT GOING. WHAT COULD BE THE REASON? PLEASE HELP. SHE CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH ANY ONE. SO SHE CANT SPEAK OUT HER PROBLEMS. ALSO HER TSH LEVEL IS CLOSE TO 15. ## She may be having an adverse reation that can be serious. Please take her to the emergency room asap. ## Yes, it definitely seems that she is experiencing an allergic reaction, that's usually...

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side effects of this medicine ## Encorate Chrono contains the active ingredient Valproate Sodium, it is an anticonvulsant used to treat Epilepsy and BiPolar disorder. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth and weight gain. Read more: Do you have any other questions? ## am taking encorate chrone 500g but i have noticed that most of the time am sleepy even during class time.could the drugs be the cause?

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I have moved to a very rural area of southeast Mississippi and cannot find a good doctor to help me who doesn't think of me as a "drug seeker!" I am 65 years old and I need some relief! I hurt so badly and rage at my poor hubby, too! My life is so miserable. Please someone hear me and reply. I fear for my life!

Is this a generic for Time Release Tegretol? ## Yes, it is a 40mg sustained release tablet of Carbamazapine that is manufactured by Taro Pharmaceuticals USA. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments? ## I take 400 mg tegretol... so I question this drug. Thank you for your reply.8

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yellowish beige color with a pointy end ## is the powder inside yellow if yes its a tablet for people that have disorders as in (bipolar, mental illness, phantasmagorical. when taken the symptoms may cause sleepiness, drowsiness, hallucination, hear things that's not there if over dosed than.take as doctors prescribe it for you..hope this helps cheers.

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I have been on Epitec for a few months now for Bipolar II. I find it works well to stabalise my mood but I suffer from tremours. I drop things all the time and when I do something like cutting out paper I shake. I never had this problem before I started on Epitec. Could this be a side affect? ## Hi Louisa, I am not sure if Epitec can cause tremours but I can share my experience as I also had severe tremours so bad that I couldn't write or even hold my cell to my ear. I was on Convulex at the time and when I stopped that meds in about a week the tremours disapeared. I think best you see your specialist as it made my life much better. strongs.

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I have been under psychiatric treatment since 1992 Intially i was on Carbamazepine that is on Tregitrol 200 then Zenretard400 then shifted to Oxcarbamazepine in Oct 2006 Started with OxetolXR600 then slowly changed to Dicorate ER1gmcontinued till Nov2010 since then I am on ZenoxaOD900 I am keeping sound health and have no side effects whatsofar mentioned as popular side effects However What I have noticed that since the time I have changed from Carbamazepine to Oxcarbamazepine in 2006 incidently same year my vision problem started and I am diagnosed with UveitisIn the proces my left My left eye is operated twice once for Victrectomy and then for Cataract My right eye is affected with Uveitis and have problem in reading and writing when the episode of Uveitis occuirs and vision suddenly ...

Side Effects Of Desval Er 500 once in day ## This contains a time released formulation of Divalproex, also referred to as Valproate Semisodium, it's most commonly used to treat the manic phases of bipolar disorder. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, decreased motor coordination and imbalance. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments?

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I was told that Lithium can cause birth defects is that true? ## You need to discuss this with your doctor, if you are pregnany and on Lithium, they will weigh the risks and benefits of using the medication while pregnant and advise you. ## Lithium (Eskalith®, Eskalith CR®, Lithobid®) is a prescription medication approved for treating bipolar disorder. It is generally considered unsafe for pregnant women to take the drug. In human and animal studies, lithium increased the chance of problems for the fetus, including birth defects. ## Can prozac cause birth defects in unborn babies?

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Greyish purple capsule- 300mg on body, g221 on cap. My previous refills were always a peach color (with the same information printed on the capsule). ## Yes, same medication, they can change the color any time they want to, there are no regulations saying they always have to keep it the same. Lithium is a mood stablizer. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness and dizziness. Is there anything else I can help you with? ## How long does it take for the Lithium 300mg Capsule to get out of your body?

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Detailed description about tegrital ## Did you mean Tegretrol? If so, it contains the active ingredient Carbamazepine and is most commonly used to help control seizures. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and vomiting. Read more: Are there any questions or comments? ## give me description of tegrital medicine ## Details and side effects about Tegrital cr

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Front it says TEVA on the back there is a line through the middle and it says 109 ## This tablet contains 200mgs of Carbamazepine, which is an anticonvulsant and mood stabilizer. Side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and decreased motor coordination. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with?

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I think that this is a generic name. It is a medication name that starts with an "M", but is also given for manic behaviors with bipolar disorder. ## Please delete my question. I was informed that the med actually starts with an "L", and have found it. Thank you for your help, anyway. ## Glad you found the information you were looking for, however, for anyone else searching in the future, here's a link to an article on Epilepsy and the U.S. FDA approved medications for treatment: Are there any questions or comments?

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CARBAMAZAPINE ## Small whit round pill with imprint T 26 ## I cannot find a listing for a pill with this marking. Carbamazepine, however, is an anticonvulsant and mood stabilizing medication, used primarily in the treatment of Epilepsy and BiPolar disorder. In the US, it is commonly sold under the brand name Tegetrol. Some common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headaches and blurred vision. You can read more about this here: If anyone has a definitive ID for the T26 pill, please post! ## I am an assistant manager in a Walgreens pharmacy, and found one of these today. I asked the pharmacist to check what it was and it turns out Verwon is correct. It is generic Tegretol. just thought I would post as the "definitive ID" requested despite being over 5 months after the ...

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I am currently taking 2000 mg of Tegretol XR and was wondering if I was the only one taking such a high dose of this? ## Hi! I am also taking a high dose of Tegretol XR. I am now taking 1600mg per day. ## Be careful if you are unusually tired and feel ackie go to Dr. immediatly. ## I am suffering with mild Renal problem, may I take tegretal for foot burning ## Correct me if Im wrong but isnt this way over the maximum daily dose.!! ## I took 2,000mg of Tegretol and got really sick, to the point that i could not walk straight and i felt sick to my stomach. trying to function was really hard because of the dizziness I was told by my doc that i was suffering from an overdose.

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I take 800mg every night. Since a death in the family I am having much trouble sleeping. Can I take a prescription sleeping pill? ## Hi Nettie96, I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. You could certainly look into prescription sleeping aids. Below is a link that lists a number of commonly prescribed ones: Make sure you show your doctor which medications you plan on trying and he will be able to tell you which ones do or do not have an interaction with the Carbamazepine. Another alternative for a prescription sleeping aid is medical marijuana. Depending on which state you live in, you can get yourself a medical card for it. Personally I think it can replace any sleep medication and help you to take your mind off everyday troubles; but some people have personal views against using i...

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Has Teva changed the formula of the generic for Tegretol? My husband is taking Carbamazepine 200mg 8 pills a day. He is getting a horrible rash on his face that looks like an allergic reaction. Hi Dr. said is was adult acne but it is getting worse every week. I question this because I once had a reaction due to new formulation by drug manufacturer. ## I really don't know, because if they make a change to the inactive ingredients, they don't have to report that, since they are considered inactive. In addition, regardless of how long someone has been using a medication, it is always possible to develop a reaction to it. Has he considered seeing another doctor for a second opinion? ## He has seen three so far. The last Dr gave hime oral steroids for the inflamation and antibiotics....

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I am 70 and have been taking Eptoin 100mg and Tegretol 100mg ai bed time since 1976. Recentlly I checked my blood for lever enzymes. SGOT 197 SGPT 213 GGTP(kinetic) 91 Alpkaline Phosphate 130 Should I reduce or stop these medication. ## I am in India. I was asked to take these 2 after I suffered from fits immediately after my heart surgery in 1975. I have no fits for the last 16 years. Some suggested that I may not need these now as I have over come the fits. Recently I had echogram done for the heart along with specific blood test when the excess lever enzmes were deteted.

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Does symbyax=symbrax? Which is correct term? ## Symbyax is actually the correct term for this medication. Symbyax (fluoxetine + olanzapine) is used to treat depression caused by bipolar disorder. More info on this medication can be viewed in the link below: Do you have any other questions or comments concerning this drug? Please post back if you do. ## Does Symnrax cover bipolar,depression a nd panic attacks? ## Hi Rita, Yes, Symbyax can be used to treat bipolar depression as well as panic disorder. Apparently though, panic attacks are a possible side effect of this medication at higher doses. So just make sure to follow your doctor's instructions carefully if this is something your considering.

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capsule,yellow,peach,3/25 ## The pill which you are describing is called Symbyax, which contains a combination of Fluoxetine (25 mg) + Olanzapine (3 mg). This medication is used to treat depression caused by bipolar disorder. More info on this medication can be viewed in the link below: Do you have any other questions or comments concerning this drug? Please post back if you do.

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