Tegretol CR (carbamazepine) Treatment Report
Generic Name: Carbamazepine
What is Tegretol CR?
Tegretol CR, an international brand name, is an extended release preparation of carbamazepine. It is used for of seizure disorders and trigeminal neuralgia. Off label uses include treatment of resistant schizophrenia, alcohol withdrawal, restless leg syndrome and post-traumatic stress disorder.
Reasons taken & Efficacy
| Reasons taken | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trigeminal neuralgia | 3 |
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1 | ||||
| Severe tingling numbness burning in my feet and hands | 1 | 0 |
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Side Effects
Stop Reasons
| Reason | # Patients | Percentage of patients | |
|---|---|---|---|
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Personal research
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1 | 100% |
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Doctor's advice
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1 | 100% |
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Other
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1 | 100% |
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Report created on November 21, 2009.