Who should not take Equetro?
People who are currently taking another medication that contains carbamazepine should not begin taking Equetro without discussing it with their healthcare provider. People with a history of bone marrow problems, or who are allergic to carbamazepine, or who are sensitive to tricyclic antidepressants should not take Equetro. If you are currently taking or have recently taken a monoamine oxidase inhibitor, you should inform your physician, and it is important to inform your doctor if you feel you fall into any of the other categories in this list. Carbamazepine products have been associated with a rare, but serious dermatologic disorder. Although it occurs only rarely, people of Asian descent have a 10 times greater risk of experiencing this disorder than Caucasians and should consult their healthcare provider for more information.
