{"id":54537,"date":"2022-10-12T14:28:50","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T18:28:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=54537"},"modified":"2022-10-12T14:28:50","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T18:28:50","slug":"carbamazepine-side-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/carbamazepine-side-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Carbamazepine side effects and how to avoid them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"#common-carbamazepine-side-effects\">Common carbamazepine side effects<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"#serious-side-effects\">Serious side effects<\/a> |\u00a0 <a href=\"#side-effects-timeline\">Side effects timeline<\/a> | <a href=\"#contraindications\">Contraindications<\/a> | <a href=\"#warnings\">Warnings<\/a> | <a href=\"#interactions\">Interactions<\/a> | <a href=\"#how-to-avoid-side-effects\">How to avoid side effects<\/a> | <a href=\"#how-to-treat-side-effects\">How to treat side effects<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/carbamazepine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbamazepine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a generic prescription <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/anticonvulsants\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">anticonvulsant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that controls seizures in people with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/epilepsy-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">epilepsy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and relieves nerve pain due to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/trigeminal-neuralgia-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">trigeminal neuralgia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many people know this drug as one of its brand-name versions: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tegretol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tegretol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/tegretol-xr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tegretol XR<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/epitol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Epitol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/carbatrol\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbatrol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There are a variety of formulations of carbamazepine available: immediate-release tablets, chewable tablets, extended-release capsules, and oral suspensions. No matter what the formulation is, carbamazepine quiets nerves by reducing their electrical activity and blocking their ability to signal other nerves. In this way, it prevents many types of seizures\u2014partial seizures, generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and mixed seizures\u2014as well as alleviating nerve pain. Carbamazepine is effective at quieting nerves, so it\u2019s commonly used off-label to treat <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/bipolar-disorder-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bipolar disorder<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, nerve pain, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/fibromyalgia-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fibromyalgia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, dementia, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/schizophrenia-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">schizophrenia<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/restless-leg-syndrome-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">restless legs syndrome<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and similar conditions. It is, however, relatively moderate in its side effects, but it can cause problems with other drugs or pre-existing conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"common-carbamazepine-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common side effects of carbamazepine<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbamazepine side effects in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/online.epocrates.com\/drugs\/16505\/carbamazepine\/Adverse-Reactions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">order of incidence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drowsiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor muscle control and unsteadiness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tiredness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constipation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itching<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dry mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin rash<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blurred vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seeing double<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevated blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tremor\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tingling of the skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vertigo<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low sodium<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reduced thyroid function<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"serious-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious side effects of carbamazepine<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most serious side effects of carbamazepine include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Serious heart rhythm disturbances<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver poisoning<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low sodium levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swollen pancreas<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fainting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Osteoporosis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elevated pressure in the eye<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suicidal thoughts and behaviors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe allergic reactions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe skin reactions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"side-effects-timeline\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How soon do carbamazepine side effects start?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many mild <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=bfd63965-56e6-4af7-b7ef-45a5105d4d35\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">side effects<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to carbamazepine <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pdr.net\/drug-summary\/Carbamazepine-carbamazepine-3186.4261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">begin early in treatment,<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> most commonly drowsiness, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and unsteadiness. Many of these are directly due to the drug\u2019s effects on the nervous system. Problems with blood pressure and vision can also happen early in treatment. Some of the more serious side effects are delayed reactions that occur after the drug has been taken for a while. These include severe skin reactions and blood disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long do carbamazepine side effects last?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mild side effects of carbamazepine may improve over time or at least feel like they\u2019re improving. Fortunately, these side effects tend to be tolerable. If they\u2019re not, they will usually improve when the drug is stopped, typically about two to three days after the last dose if the drug has been taken for a while. Some adverse effects, such as blood disorders, liver problems, or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/pancreatitis-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pancreatitis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, may take longer to improve and require medical treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the long-term side effects of carbamazepine?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For both seizure disorder and trigeminal neuralgia, healthcare professionals will prescribe carbamazepine for as long as it works and the side effects are tolerable. Some people take this medication for years\u2014often with other medications as well. However, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thieme-connect.com\/products\/ejournals\/abstract\/10.1055\/s-0032-1329213\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">long-term use of anti-seizure medications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as carbamazepine, phenytoin, or valproic acid, can reduce bone density. In some cases, they can make bones softer, more brittle, and more vulnerable to fractures. In those cases, a healthcare provider may switch to a drug related to carbamazepine called <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/oxcarbazepine\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">oxcarbazepine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> because <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/j.1600-0404.2008.01148.x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the evidence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> indicates that it does not affect bone density.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"contraindications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbamazepine contraindications<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some people with certain pre-existing medical conditions cannot take carbamazepine at all:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone marrow depression (decreased ability to make blood cells)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any history of an allergic or drug reaction to carbamazepine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any history of an allergic or drug reaction to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/tricyclic-antidepressants\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tricyclic antidepressants<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/amitriptyline-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">amitriptyline<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of a known risk of birth defects, carbamazepine is not recommended for use in pregnant women. When it is used in pregnant women, regular testing for birth defects may need to be performed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breastfeeding<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbamazepine is not recommended in women who are breastfeeding. Carbamazepine is present in breast milk and may cause problems in a nursing infant. Women are advised to discontinue breastfeeding or switch to a different medication.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Children<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbamazepine is approved for use in infants, children, and adolescents to treat seizure disorders. As long as dosing is correctly calibrated to weight, the effectiveness and side effects are not significantly different for them when compared to adults.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seniors<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Healthcare professionals use caution when prescribing carbamazepine to people older than 65 years of age. There is an increased risk of fainting, falling, low sodium, confusion, agitation, fractures, and heart problems in seniors. Regular blood tests may be required to monitor carbamazepine levels in the blood, as well as sodium levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"warnings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbamazepine warnings<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbamazepine is a powerfully effective drug. Unfortunately, this means that it may cause problems in some people with pre-existing conditions, ethnic background, or if too much drug is taken.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Black box warning<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/black-box-warning\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">black box warning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the FDA\u2019s signal that a drug has a relatively high risk of causing a serious problem. For carbamazepine, there are two black box warnings listed on carbamazepine\u2019s drug information:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Severe skin reactions.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Carbamazepine can cause severe and even life-threatening drug reactions that mainly affect the skin: Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) or toxic epidermal necrolysis. People of Asian descent, particularly Han Chinese, are far more likely to carry a gene variant (HLA-B 1502) that makes them more likely to have one of these drug reactions. A genetic test may be required before treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Blood disorders.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Several types of blood disorders are possible side effects of carbamazepine, but the risk of two of them, agranulocytosis and aplastic anemia, is considered relatively high. Agranulocytosis occurs when there\u2019s a drop in one type of white blood cell (granulocytes), increasing the risk of serious infections and death. Aplastic anemia occurs when the bone marrow cannot make enough blood cells of all types, causing fatigue and vulnerability to infections and bleeding episodes. These are both serious problems, so healthcare professionals will regularly monitor blood cell counts throughout carbamazepine treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cautions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbamazepine can cause some problems in people with certain pre-existing conditions, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Variant of the gene HLA-B 1502 (because of potential severe skin reactions)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asians (because of potential severe skin reactions)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Variant of the gene HLA-A 3101 (because of potential allergic reactions)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depression (because of the risk of suicide when carbamazepine is taken)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart problems (which can be worsened by carbamazepine) including:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/congestive-heart-failure-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congestive heart failure<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cardiac disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coronary artery disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart block<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Severe kidney disease (which can be worsened)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low sodium (which can be worsened)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood disorders (which can be worsened)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some types of porphyria, a buildup of natural chemicals in the body related to red blood cells (which can be worsened)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A history of high pressure in the eye (which can be worsened)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver disease (which increases the risk for side effects)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, carbamazepine does not help with certain types of seizures, including absence seizures (brief loss of attention), myoclonic seizures (muscle jerks or twitches), and atonic seizures (\u201cdrop attacks\u201d or sudden loss of muscle strength).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abuse and dependence<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbamazepine is not considered to be a risk for drug abuse or physical dependence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Withdrawal<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For those with a seizure disorder, carbamazepine must be discontinued with a steadily decreasing dose to prevent drug withdrawal seizures.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overdose<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If too much carbamazepine is taken, seek medical help immediately. The maximum dosage is 1600 mg per day for adults. Doubling this maximum dose could be deadly. This maximum daily dosage for adults is also enough to kill a young child. Symptoms of an overdose manifest within an hour or two of taking the medication. They include severe drowsiness, slow and shallow breathing, blood pressure changes, loss of consciousness, fast heartbeat, and coma.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"interactions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbamazepine interactions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbamazepine has several drug interactions that may cause serious issues. These medications should not be prescribed with carbamazepine:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/maois\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monoamine oxidase inhibitors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (MAOIs)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/hiv-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIDS\/HIV<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> antiviral medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/hepatitis-c-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hepatitis C<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> antiviral medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/antifungals\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antifungal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/antidepressants\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antidepressant<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/wellbutrin-sr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wellbutrin<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/bupropion-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bupropion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The antidepressant <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/nefazodone-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nefazodone<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/drug-classes\/antipsychotics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">antipsychotic<\/span><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/latuda\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Latuda<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (lurasidone)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/conditions\/gerd-treatment-and-medications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GERD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> treatment <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/metoclopramide-hcl\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">metoclopramide<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other medications that may interact with carbamazepine include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drugs that slow down the body\u2019s metabolism of carbamazepine, raising the risk of carbamazepine side effects<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drugs that speed up the body\u2019s metabolism of carbamazepine, making treatment less effective<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drugs that are metabolized faster when combined with carbamazepine, making them less effective\u2014this includes hormonal contraceptives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drugs that are metabolized slower when combined with carbamazepine, making side effects from those drugs more likely<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These four categories add up to a very long list of drugs. Healthcare providers and pharmacists can help answer questions regarding how carbamazepine interacts with these drugs. Some treatments may be altered, dosages may be changed, or, in some cases, nothing will change, but side effects will be more closely monitored.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-avoid-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to avoid carbamazepine side effects<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While most of carbamazepine\u2019s side effects are tolerable, it\u2019s still possible to avoid or minimize problems when taking this drug.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Give the prescriber a complete medical history<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because carbamazepine can cause problems with many different medical conditions, make sure the prescriber has a complete medical history.\u00a0 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=8d409411-aa9f-4f3a-a52c-fbcb0c3ec053\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Important information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to share includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bone marrow depression<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart problems\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kidney problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A history of suicidal thoughts or suicide attempts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental health issues such as bipolar disorder, mania, or psychosis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any history of high pressure in the eye<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drinking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy or pregnancy plans<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breastfeeding or breastfeeding plans<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Tell the prescriber about all medications being taken<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many medications interact with carbamazepine. The easiest thing to do is to simply give the prescriber a complete list of all prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications, and supplements being taken. It\u2019s very important to tell the prescriber about any of the following drugs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MAO inhibitors<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nefazodone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birth control pills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/lithium-carbonate\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lithium<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grapefruit or grapefruit juice<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If any new prescription drugs are added to the mix, be sure to tell the healthcare provider who has prescribed carbamazepine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Take this drug as instructed<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only take carbamazepine as instructed. Follow the dosing schedule. Do not take extra medicine or change the dose. Do not stop taking the medicine without talking to the prescriber. A missed dose can be taken when remembered, but skip it if it\u2019s almost time for the next dose.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Avoid alcohol<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alcohol will worsen many of the side effects of carbamazepine, especially drowsiness, dizziness, and unsteadiness. The combination also increases the risk of liver problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Avoid grapefruit<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grapefruit can increase the risk of side effects when taking carbamazepine.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Avoid driving or other risky activities<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drowsiness and dizziness caused by carbamazepine may affect how well a person can drive a car, operate machinery, or engage in any other activity that requires alertness and attention. It\u2019s recommended that people taking carbamazepine take a break from driving and similar activities until it is certain that they are not impaired by the drug.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-treat-side-effects\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to treat side effects of carbamazepine<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many side effects can be handled at home, but a few will require medical attention.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Suicidal thoughts and behaviors<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A person thinking about or planning suicide requires immediate medical help. Contact a healthcare professional at any significant sign of suicidality including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thoughts or talk about suicide or death<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New or worsening depression\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New or worsening anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aggressive, hostile, or violent behavior<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Panic attacks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agitation, restlessness, irritability, or anger<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acting on dangerous impulses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extreme increase in activity or talking<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble sleeping<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blood problems<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbamazepine can cause a variety of blood problems. Some of them can be serious. Symptoms may vary depending on specific circumstances, but get medical help if any of the following symptoms are noticed:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequent or long-lasting infections<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy bruising<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nosebleeds<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bleeding gums<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Purple or red spots on the skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unusual tiredness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weakness<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liver problems<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbamazepine can poison the liver. Over time, this can reduce liver function. Contact the prescribing healthcare provider immediately if you notice:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain on the right side of the upper abdomen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dark urine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Loss of appetite<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yellowing of the skin or eyes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allergic reactions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An allergic reaction while taking carbamazepine requires the drug to be stopped. Immediately contact the prescriber at any sign of an allergic reaction, such as:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Swelling of the face, throat, or mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin rash<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sore throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble swallowing<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trouble breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin reactions<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Potentially life-threatening skin reactions are possible with carbamazepine. Some people may be more vulnerable than others. These drug reactions typically begin with a skin rash, so take this symptom seriously. Get immediate medical help if any of the symptoms of a severe skin reaction are noticed, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin rash<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hives<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sores in the mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin blisters<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skin peeling<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sources<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/online.epocrates.com\/drugs\/16501\/carbamazepine\/Adult-Dosing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbamazepine<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Epocrates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pdr.net\/drug-summary\/Carbamazepine-carbamazepine-3186.4261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbamazepine drug summary<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Prescriber\u2019s Digital Reference<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=bfd63965-56e6-4af7-b7ef-45a5105d4d35\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carbamazepine tablet prescribing information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, U.S. National Library of Medicine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thieme-connect.com\/products\/ejournals\/abstract\/10.1055\/s-0032-1329213\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Long-term anticonvulsant therapy leads to low bone mineral density \u2014 evidence for direct drug effects of phenytoin and carbamazepine on human osteoblast-like cells<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experimental and Clinical Endocrinology &amp; Diabetes<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=8d409411-aa9f-4f3a-a52c-fbcb0c3ec053\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tegretol prescribing information<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, U.S. National Library of Medicine<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/j.1600-0404.2008.01148.x\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The effects of oxcarbazepine on bone metabolism<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acta Neurologica Scandinavica<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Common carbamazepine side effects\u00a0| Serious side effects |\u00a0 Side effects timeline | Contraindications | Warnings | Interactions | How to avoid side effects | How to treat side effects Carbamazepine is a generic prescription anticonvulsant that controls seizures in people with epilepsy and relieves nerve pain due to trigeminal neuralgia. 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