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Taking A Half Dose Of Carbamazepine
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Lisa Says:
I have recently been prescribed Carbamazepine 100mg and have been told to take 2 x 100mg/day for the first 2 weeks, and then to double the dosage to 4 tablets a day for 6 months.
Has anyone tried halving it to just 1 per day for 2 weeks and then 2 per day for the 6 months?
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Why has it been prescribed?
If your doctor prescribed it to prevent seizures, then it would be best to follow their dosing instructions for your own well being.
The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, and mood changes.
Ref: Carbamazepine Information
Why do you want to lower the dose?
Are you on any other medications?
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