How much tegretol is passed through breast milk? Does it affect the baby?
It is present although I do not have quantified data. You can check with the manufacturer,(Novartis 888-669-6682) but not recommended for nursing mothers. [posted 07/4/2000] Question: I am on Tegretol Retard (600mg/twice daily) and my partner is on antidepressants that should not be taken with Tegretol. Whilst of course she isn’t on Tegretol, is there any danger to her if I take it (e.g. danger via sex, etc.) Answer: No. [posted 05/16/2000] Question: I have been taking tegretol for 15 years now. I am 36 years old. About 5 years ago, I noticed a marked decrease in sexual appetite. That has steadily decreased since then. Is the tegretol having anything to do with it? I’ve had one seizure and that was 15 years ago. Answer: If it was the Tegretol alone, it would have happened with the initial taking of the drug. This also assumes your blood levels have been checked regularly and are normal and your liver has not experienced any changes with the medication. The liver is responsible for the
