Carbatrol Questions

Wellbutrin for ADD?

Why would this be prescibed for someone being treated for ADD? Also, this person, my son, has epilepsy, controlled by Carbatrol. What's risk level?

Posted 6 Nov 2011 • 1 answer •

Phenobarbital vs; Carbatrol?

Hi, I have been taking phenobarbital for a number of years and I have pretty much been siezure-free, but the side-effects are beginning to get to me. The Tiredness, slurd speech, forgetfulness, etc. ...

Posted 10 May 2011 • 1 answer •

Postherpetic Neuralgia - Has anyone had success with curing their PHN?

I have tried many medications/treatments... Topamax, Lyrica, Famvir, Carbatrol, Carbatrol + Baclofen, and acupuncture. None have worked. I have had PHN in my face for about a year now, and the only ...

Posted 8 Nov 2010 • 3 answers •

Carbatrol - is treatment life long and is it safe to drink alcohol?

My son is on Carbatrol for 2 1/2 years after having 1 seizure -they never found the cause, is this treatment life long. Does he need to stay on it forever??? Also, how harmful is drinking alcohol ...

Posted 3 Nov 2010 • 1 answer •

Could carbatrol cause nose bleeds?

Posted 22 Sep 2010 • 1 answer •

Carbatrol question?

About 8 months ago I had a seizure my doctor has had me on carbatrol. I seem to have sexulal problems now but not sure if it is coincidence. I am going to switch meds to Lamictal. Do you think either ...

Posted 14 Aug 2010 • 2 answers •

Carbamazepine - My mother has been prescribed Carbatrol 200 MG twice a day. How long before it takes

... effect and starts working? Thanks

Posted 5 Jul 2010 • 2 answers •

When discontinuing Carbatrol, should you wean yourself or go off cold turkey?

My son has taken it for a year after having a seizure. After many tests and visits with a neurologist, they couldn't find anything wrong and he was told he can go off the medicine. Should he ...

Posted 21 Jun 2010 • 1 answer •

Lexapro and Carbatrol?

Can Lexapro lower the effectiveness of Carbatrol if you are taking Carbatrol to help control a seizure disorder? I took Lexapro 20MG tablets, one each day back in 2006 for about a year to help me ...

Posted 14 May 2010 • 3 answers •

Is it possible for the med. carbatrol to give u extreme anxiety on a certian issue?

Posted 12 Jan 2010 • 2 answers •

Carbatrol - Any relation to low platelets?

Posted 21 Oct 2009 • 1 answer •