General Information on Tegretol XR

The generic name of Tegretol XR is Carbamazepine, and it is an anticonvulsant. Carbamazepine is the primary ingredient in Tegretol XR and it helps in decreasing the intensity of nerve impulses that are the primary cause of pain and seizures. Tegretol XR is recommended by doctors for the treatment of seizures in epileptic patients, trigeminal neuralgia or nerve pain, bipolar disorder, and diabetic neuropathy. You can buy Tegretol XR online or from a drugstore only if your doctor has prescribed it for your treatment. Tegretol XR is an oral tablet available in the form of chewables, suspension, and extended release capsules. Some doctors prescribe Tegretol XR for central partial diabetes insipidus, as well as for alcohol withdrawal.

Side effects of Tegretol XR

There are certain side effects that can occur if you are being administered Tegretol XR. These side effects may be prominent in some patients and absent in others. The most common side effects include double vision or blurred vision, continuous back and forth eye movement, headache, mild to severe diarrhea, irritability, lack of appetite, and drooling. Some of the uncommon side effects of Tegretol XR that can become severe include sudden behavioral changes in children, agitation, confusion (especially in elderly people), loss of touch with reality, loss of balance or control over actions, trembling of muscles, stiffness or jerking, nausea followed by severe vomiting, unsteady and shuffling walk, sudden mood swings, suicidal thoughts, constant tiredness and insomnia, twisting and uncontrolled movements of the neck, back, and face, and loss of interest.

There are some side effects of Tegretol XR that are rare, and these include tarry and black stools, blood in the stools and urine, chest pain, frequent urination, slurred speech, unusually slow heartbeat, pounding heartbeat, side and lower back pain, difficult urination, swelling of the leg and foot, rapid weight gain, red spots on the skin, ulcers, sores, and white spots in the mouth, yellow skin or eyes, and hallucinations.

Precautions

One of the most important precautions is to check the expiry date on the label before you buy Tegretol XR. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, Tegretol XR is not recommended as it can harm the unborn child or infant. The effectiveness of birth control pills is reduced drastically if taken with Carbamazepine and this can lead to an unplanned pregnancy. Tegretol XR is also not recommended within 14 days of taking monoamine oxidase inhibitors like phenelzine, procarbazine, isocarboxazid, and selegiline. It is known to cause serious skin infections and can worsen the side effects of alcohol and antidepressants.

Tegretol XR Dosage

Tegretol XR is available in Tegretol XR 100mg and Tegretol XR 400mg strengths. The dosage of varies from patient to patient and according to the medical condition. The recommended dose for adults suffering from bipolar disorder is Tegretol XR 400mg per day and should not exceed 1600 mg per day. The recommended dose for epilepsy in adults and teenagers is Tegretol XR 200mg once or twice a day and the maximum dose should not exceed 1200 mg. The recommended dose for the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia in adults and teenagers is Tegretol XR 200mg once a day and should not exceed 1200 mg.

Interactions

Tegretol XR interacts with numerous medicines and drugs like Abiraterone, Clozapine, Cabazitaxel, Dronedarone, Dasatinib, Etravirine, Ezogabine, Erlotinib, Irinotecan, Ketorolac, Linagliptin, Maraviroc, Naproxen, Pazopanib, Rivaroxaban, Sirolimus, Tacrolimus, Ticagrelor, Tramadol, and Vigabatrin. Inform your doctor about all the drugs you’re using before you buy Tegretol XR to prevent complications.