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Carbatrol
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I've been put up to 1200 mg per day of tegretol retard. This is the maximum dose and seems very high - has anyone else been on such a high dose and did you suffer any side effects?

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when dr put me on Brand tegretol mg 200 I was taking 5 a day 2 in morning 3 night then it made me blury so called dr told him then he drop it down to one 400mg in morning and one at night 12 hrs apart… read more

Has Anyone Become Immune To Tegretol Or With Their Medication?
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I have been on Tegretol for 17 years since 2003 a year after my diagnosis with epilepsy, I've noticed over the years that I've had more side effects and seizures than I once did when I first was put on it, my doctors have never changed it. Has anyone else experienced that? Thanks in advance :)

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I been on Brand Tegretol and Brand Lamictol and since been 25 yrs sz free

Tegretol And Memory Loss
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Hi all. To those using Tegretol. Did your memory worsen after you started to use it? I am on 200mg am and 400mg pm. Thanks.

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I was getting monthly blood tests so it was all monitored, but I'm going on Keppra now so I will be tapered off the Tegretol.

Dilantin
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I took Dilantin for a few years as a child. I'm not sure why my doctor switched me from Dilantin to Tegretol, but I'm assuming it's because I broke through on it. I really liked it, but I suppose what I'm on now is best for controlling my seizures.

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Since then, I've been on numerous forms of Tegretol,, Tranxene for a short time, and currently, Leviteracetam(Keppra, in addition to Tegretol). Chelsey, what does VNS stand for?

High Tegretol Levels
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What has been the course of action your doctor has taken if your tegretol levels are high but it’s controlling your seizures? Afraid what my Dr will tell me since tegretol is all I have ever taken and I am not mentally or emotionally ready to try a new drug.

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I was on tegretol for a few years but went to a cocktail as I was causing cognitive issues & made me dizzy. So MD cut dosage & supplemented w/ Phenytoin. Which held me,

Hi Just Wondering Did Anyone Experience Speech Problems On Tegretol
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On it 46 years no problems.

Best Epilepsy Medications/Most Common/Most Effective
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Do you know the most popular/common/effective Epilepsy Medications? Based on your personal experience, which ones have worked for you?

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My meds are ok, but my faith in my life and my routine of prayer and bible study are the best for me, I am not perfect and do sin, but is my answer here

Tegretol/Carbamezapine
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Hey everyone
I've been on tegretol/carbamezapine in various doses since I was about 15. I am now 27
I've been starting to think more about side effects, dependency and whatnot as I get older. Does anyone else worry about this? Like what the drugs are doing to your body? I still have seizures roughly once every two weeks, maximum is usually 4 a month, but I have started looking into alternative treatments as well, like acupuncture and the keto diet. My neurologist mentioned to me that if I… read more

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I was advised to iincrease to 600mg morning 800mg in November 2018. It's now March 14 2019. I started having increased seizures from once a month to many more some days having 4. So when I saw my… read more

What Medicine Has Helped To Stop Your Seizures
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My daughter is on Aptiom and Keppra and she is regulated but she will have one here and there but not as long and very mild now

Pregnancy And Medication. What's Your Story? How Did You Make Your Decisions On Pregnancy, Medication And Breastfeeding?
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If you're a mother, I'd like to know your pregnancy story. Did you decide to have kids? Did you decide not to? What was your thought process when deciding to keep taking or stop taking medication? Did you decide to breastfeed or not?

I'm scared about having a child that develops problems their whole life due to my taking medication. I'll blame myself if that happens.

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Im still on tegratol and now on a higher dose..still breastfeeding i got my doctors approval..