Tegretol Question: Why would someone be taking Tegretol?
Tegretol was initially an anti-seizure drug. This is still its main use. However, it is also used in chronic pain syndromes, migraine headache prevention, and facial pain syndromes. These are not all FDA approved but clinically used commonly. Tegretol Question: A patient is taking 900 mg per day of Tegretol (300 mg every 8 hours). The patient is a 25 year old female who has been seizure free for seven years. It has been recommended that she go to 800 mg per day (400 mg twice per day) of a newer version. Is there a newer version that allows for twice daily dosage vs. the old three time dosage? Is it proven and successful? What allows the change from 900 mg to 800 mg? Answer: The issue is the drug level not the oral dosage of the drug. I’d be aware of her current level (obviously successful) and try to maintain the same level with the new medication. Tegretol lasts a long time when ingested and decreasing the frequency is helpful in compliance. Tegretol Withdrawal Question:My husband, at
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