Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Carbamazepine as follows: Carbamazepine intake, especially on empty stomach, can result in symptoms of stomach upset, such as, nausea and vomiting. Taking carbamazepine after having a meal or a snack can help avoid having unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms with the medication. Carbamazepine use can result in episodes of confusion, hallucinations, dizziness, light-headedness, and sleep. Do not take carbamazepine with alcohol or opioid pain medications, such [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Carbamazepine as follows: Carbamazepine use can sometimes result in damage to the kidneys and compromised renal function. So, carbamazepine must be avoided or administered with caution in individuals with history of compromised renal function, as it can result in further deterioration of renal function in these individuals. Discuss with your physician regarding your history of renal failure, if any, and your safety with carbamazepine intake. Also, as carbamazepine [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Carbamazepine as follows: Carbamazepine use can result in damage to the liver and hepatotoxicity. So, carbamazepine must be avoided or administered with caution in individuals with history of compromised liver function, as it can result in further deterioration of liver function in these individuals.  Discuss with your physician regarding your history of liver failure, if any, and your safety with carbamazepine intake. Also, as carbamazepine is mainly metabolized [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Carbamazepine as follows: Do not take carbamazepine, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of carbamazepine or any other medications belonging to the tricyclic antidepressant group, such as, imipramine, amitriptyline, and nortriptyline. In the event of an allergic response with any of these medications, check with your physician regarding your safety with intake of carbamazepine. Carbamazepine carries significant risk of bone marrow suppression and result in [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using carbamazepine as follows: Hematologic side-effects Carbamazepine carries significant risk of bone marrow suppression and result in compromised production of blood cells from the bone marrow. This can lead to anemia and agranulocytosis. Individuals can present with dizziness, fatigue, weakness, pallor, increased shortness of breath with reduced exercise tolerance, and a rapid heartbeat, secondary to low red blood cell count. Reduced white blood cell count can contribute to [...]