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

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Carbatrol as follows: Carbatrol use can sometimes result in damage to the kidneys and compromised renal function. So, Carbatrol 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 Carbatrol intake. Also, as Carbatrol [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Carbatrol as follows: Carbatrol use can result in damage to the liver and hepatotoxicity. So, Carbatrol 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 Carbatrol intake. Also, as Carbatrol is mainly metabolized [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on contraindications for using Carbatrol as follows: Do not take Carbatrol, if you ever manifested any allergic responses to intake of Carbatrol 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 Carbatrol. Carbatrol carries significant risk of bone marrow suppression and result in [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Carbatrol as follows: Hematologic side-effects Carbatrol 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 [...]