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Side Effects of Tegretol-4

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Tegretol as follows: Genitourinary side-effects Tegretol use can sometimes result in damage to the kidneys and individuals can present with compromised renal function, reduced urine formation, and increased retention of fluid, with edema and weight gain due to fluid retention. Individuals can also present with severe nausea and vomiting and altered levels of consciousness, secondary to reduced excretion in urine and increased accumulation of waste metabolites in [...]

Side Effects of Tegretol-3

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Tegretol as follows: Gastrointestinal side-effects Tegretol use can result in common general constitutional symptoms such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking Tegretol after having a meal or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Tegretol use can result in swelling and bleeding of the gums. Observing compliance with your dental visits and massaging of gums along with regular brushing and flossing, can help [...]

Side Effects of Tegretol-2

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Tegretol as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Tegretol use can result in episodes of confusion, hallucinations, dizziness, and light-headedness. Closely watching for the therapeutic response and developing side-effects allows appropriate changes in the dose of Tegretol, to help optimum control of your symptoms and can also contribute to controlling/reducing the risk for drowsiness and dizziness due to the medication. If the dizziness becomes bothersome, report it to [...]

Side Effects of Tegretol-1

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Tegretol as follows: General allergic reactions Tegretol use can result in general allergic reactions, such as, skin rashes, hives, and itching. Some patients can present with symptoms of severe allergic and anaphylactic response with Tegretol, such as, difficulty breathing, swelling of face, lips, throat, and tongue, with consequent difficulty breathing. Seek emergency medical help for such findings, especially with difficulty breathing, for any appropriate measures to be [...]

How to Take Tegretol

Patient/caregiver was educated on how to take Tegretol as follows: Take this medication as ordered by your physician. Do not change the dose and frequency on this medication without consulting your doctor. Take the medication dose for the duration prescribed without fail. Take the medication dose at the same time, every day, to avoid forgetting the intake of medication. Tegretol may be taken with food, as taking the medication with some food can help avoid [...]