Tegretol XR (Carbamazepine) - Generic Equivalent (Carbamazepine Extended Release)

CHEMICAL NAME Carbamazepine - Extended Release (Kar-bw-maz-e-peen)

For patients suffering from seizures, they can order Carbamazepine and other Medications for the best health through CompleteMedOnline. We currently have the brand Tegretol which manufactured by Novartis and . The generic Tegretol Carbamazepine comes from India and manufactured by Torrent, Sun Pharma and is known as Epitol. It is available in 200 mg and 400 mg. 

Product Details

Tegretol XR (Carbamazepine) is used to treat seizures and schizophrenia in patients. Likewise, it is used for patients suffering from certain types of nerve pains like trigeminal neuralgia. According to a study, the extended release version is important to ensure that one has lower chances of seizures. Thus, patients taking the medication may experience lower side-effects. 

Tegretol XR is an extended release version that is designed to be administered twice every day. In the initial stages, your doctor will give you same daily mg dose while making the shift. It is used to relieve the spread of epilepsy and seizure activity in the brain. It helps to restore the balance of the nervous system activity. 

The common side effects of the drug may include - 

dizziness, drowsiness, nausea and unsteadiness. However, much serious side effects may include - 

Rashes and hives

Blood disorders

Severe skin reactions

Allergic reactions

Low levels of vitamin D

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (especially in people from Asian descent)

Kidney ailments

Toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN)

Low blood count

Heart and liver issues

Suicidal thoughts

Low sodium count

Do not use the Tegretol XR (Carbamazepine) if you are allergic to it or if you have certain health issues like - liver disease, heart disease or kidney issues. Thus, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or wish to be pregnant or if you are breastfeeding. 

Before you start using the medication, talk to your doctor about your medical condition and about the existing medications that you are taking especially the Over the counter drugs.