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Carbamazepine is used for:
Controlling certain types of epileptic seizures. It is also used to treat severe pain of the jaw or cheek caused by a facial nerve problem (trigeminal neuralgia). It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant. It works to control seizures by blocking certain nerve impulses in the brain. It works to treat trigeminal neuralgia by altering nerve impulses in certain facial nerves, which relieves pain.
Do NOT use Carbamazepine if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Carbamazepine
- you are allergic to tricyclic antidepressants (eg, amitriptyline), cyclobenzaprine, or similar medicines
- you have a history of bone marrow problems, the blood disorder porphyria, or other serious blood disorders
- you have a severe heart problem called heart block (atrioventricular block)
- you are taking nefazodone
- you are taking a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (eg, phenelzine) or have taken an MAOI within the last 14 days
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
How to use Carbamazepine :
Use Carbamazepine as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Carbamazepine by mouth with or without food.
- Eating grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice may increase the risk of Carbamazepine 's side effects. Talk with your doctor before including grapefruit or grapefruit juice in your diet.
- Do not suddenly stop taking Carbamazepine . You may have an increase risk of side effects (eg, seizures). If you need to stop Carbamazepine or add a new medicine, your doctor will gradually lower your dose.
- Take Carbamazepine on a regular schedule to get the most benefit from it.
- Taking Carbamazepine at the same time each day will help you remember to take it.
- Continue to take Carbamazepine even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
- If you miss a dose of Carbamazepine , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Carbamazepine .
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