Description
Descriptions. Carbamazepine is used to treat certain types of seizures (eg, partial seizures, tonic-clonic seizures) and bipolar disorder. It is also used to relieve pain caused by trigeminal neuralgia (tic douloureux)
SIDE EFFECTS
- Feeling sleepy, dizzy or tired. Do not drive, cycle or use tools or machinery if you're feeling sleepy, tired or dizzy. ...
- Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting) Stick to simple meals and do not eat rich or spicy food. ...
- Headaches. ...
- Dry mouth. ...
- Putting on weight.
PRECAUTION
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: decreased bone marrow function (bone marrow depression), blood disorders (such as porphyria, anemia), glaucoma, heart disease (such as coronary artery disease, heart failure, irregular heartbeat), kidney disease, liver