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

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

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Tegretol XR as follows: Genitourinary side-effects Tegretol XR 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 [...]

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

Patient/caregiver was educated on the side-effects of using Tegretol XR as follows: Central nervous system side-effects Tegretol XR 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 XR, 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, [...]