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New Meds (Carbatrol)
Thu, 01/06/2005 - 17:45Does anyone take Carbatrol? That's what i was switched to from Tegretol (carbamezepine). I just started it today, and so far i feel fine. Any info you guys could give me would be great, like symptoms, side effects, what to look out for, and such. I would greatly appreciate it.
Late,
Ash
Comments
RE: RE: New Meds (Carbatrol)
Submitted by ashkazz on Sat, 2005-01-01 - 14:47
my doctor said something about it being extended release, and yes, they look very different. One thing, i thought that the carbamezepine was the generic brand of tegretol, or are there two generic brands? ALso, the side effects are not the same, the only thing in common is dizziness and sedation. i don't see all of the other side effects listed like for the tegretol.
late,
ash
my doctor said something about it being extended release, and yes, they look very different. One thing, i thought that the carbamezepine was the generic brand of tegretol, or are there two generic brands? ALso, the side effects are not the same, the only thing in common is dizziness and sedation. i don't see all of the other side effects listed like for the tegretol.
late,
ash
RE: New Meds (Carbatrol)
Submitted by TJCPS on Sun, 2005-01-02 - 17:31
I took carbatrol a few years ago, and i had a reaction to it it, i take lamictal and keppra now, but its actually funny story about my reaction, i had and alergic reaction on my skin where it looked like i was wearing a purple tang top, it was crazy, it was actually something to look and laugh at.
tj
I took carbatrol a few years ago, and i had a reaction to it it, i take lamictal and keppra now, but its actually funny story about my reaction, i had and alergic reaction on my skin where it looked like i was wearing a purple tang top, it was crazy, it was actually something to look and laugh at.
tj
RE: New Meds (Carbatrol)
Submitted by stella on Sat, 2005-01-01 - 09:58
hi ash,
actually I take carbatrol and it is simply the generic brand of tegretol. The two are one in the same but carbatrol is cheaper because it's generic. They look different but they are actually the same.
stella
hi ash,
actually I take carbatrol and it is simply the generic brand of tegretol. The two are one in the same but carbatrol is cheaper because it's generic. They look different but they are actually the same.
stella