Today's post from the always reliable Drugs.com (see link below) talks about user reviews of Carbamazepine, which is an anticonvulsant (anti-epilepsy) drug used to treat neuropathy. It's a somewhat controversial drug due to the potential side effects which many people just can't take.The reviews are not extensive and not really up to date, which is why this post asks for your input. Drugs.com is always a trustworthy source for information about any drugs you may take and is worth adding to your favourites, especially when you are taking multiple drugs for different conditions.
If you are taking Carbamazepine, or have taken it in the past, please share your experiences for the benefit of others, especially in comparison with other anticonvulsant drugs prescribed for neuropathy.
User Reviews for Carbamazepine
Also known as: Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR
The following information is NOT intended to endorse drugs or recommend therapy. While these reviews might be helpful, they are not a substitute for the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgement of healthcare practitioners in patient care.
Learn more about Carbamazepine.
Reviews for Carbamazepine to treat Peripheral Neuropathy
Review by Gimino (taken for 2 to 5 years): July 16, 2012 10:51 PM User Rating: 10
Tegretol (carbamazepine): Regarding my peripheral neuropathy: Had reached max daily allowable level of Neurontin and was put on Tegretol, 200mg, 4 x daily. Brought it down to one tab daily and have not looked back. Never any side effects. Condition greatly improved! Cannot remember my last "attack".
Review by Anonymous: December 2, 2011 3:07 PM User Rating: 6.0
Tegretol (carbamazepine): It took approximately 3 months for the Tegretol to have any effect. When it did it was almost overnight. Also found that taking Xanax with it helps tremendously (with Doctor approval of course). I take up to 3 mg Xanax with 3 times daily and 200 mg Tegratol 2 times daily. It really works. The burning has almost ceased.
Review by jimelectric: September 6, 2010 11:22 PM User Rating: 8.0
Epitol (carbamazepine): Makes me very sleepy and dizzy. It takes a long time for the effects to wear off. It does help with the pain. It does not get rid of the pain entirely but it tones it down.
Review by Anonymous: September 6, 2010 11:15 PM User Rating: 8.0
Epitol (carbamazepine): Makes me very sleepy and dizzy. Takes a long time for the side effects to wear off. The pain has been reduced to a degree.
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