Patient/caregiver was educated on the precautions to be observed while taking Tegretol as follows: Tegretol intake, especially on empty stomach, can result in symptoms of stomach upset, 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 episodes of confusion, hallucinations, dizziness, light-headedness, and sleep. Do not take Tegretol with alcohol or opioid pain medications, such [...]

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

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

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

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