Carbamazepine
FDA Approved: * August 14, 1986Pharm Company: * INWOOD LABS
Category: Bipolar Disorder
Carbamazepine (CBZ), sold under the trade name Tegretol among others, is an anticonvulsant medication used primarily in the treatment of epilepsy and neuropathic pain.[1] It is used as an adjunctive treatment in schizophrenia along with other medications and as a second-line agent in bipolar disorder.[3][1] Carbamazepine appears to work as well as phenytoin and valproate for focal and generalized seizures.[4] It is not effective ... [wikipedia]
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3 REPLIESI went to emergency room for my back six months ago I was UN agonizing pain. The xray they said showed sciatic nerve. Ar...
2 REPLIESwhat does this pill look like? I have a round pink coated pill with SZ 787 on it. ## The pill in description looks exact...
1 REPLYI'm just curious seen that Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant drug yet is known to cause mood stability. how does th...
1 REPLYI have recently been prescribed Carbamazepine 100mg and have been told to take 2 x 100mg/day for the first 2 weeks, and ...
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