Tegretol XR Questions

How should I transition from Tegretol XR to regular Tegretol?

I have been taking tegretol xr 400mg/2xday for several years for seizures and recently lost my insurance. Now I have been changed to plain tegretol 400mg/2xday... shouldn't I be taking this 4 ...

Posted 2 May 2012 • 2 answers •

Tegretol XR and its generic...has anybody experienced withdrawal symptoms? or nausea, chills?

I have been on this stuff for four days and MAN i feel no bueno (no good). I thought i was withdrawing from all the other stuff i was taking but now im not sure if it was that or this new med since i ...

Posted 28 Mar 2012 • 1 answer •

Did tegretol xr help with sleep.i have rsd and the jerking started so doc put me on this with/nuron?

please i need comments cuz i dont want to try it if ppl dont like it

Posted 24 Feb 2012 • 2 answers •

Tegretol XR - Has anyone contacted you about tegretol-xr not desolving and coming out in their?

... stool?

Posted 30 Nov 2011 • 1 answer •

Hospital Tegretol overdose, dose this happen often, will there be any long term effects?

A year ago, I had neck fusion surgery. Having developed Seizures 3 years prior I was taking Tegretol XR 600mg. The hospital was given that bottle. Two days after surgery, I became spsatic, I could ...

Posted 11 Aug 2011 • 3 answers • 1 star

Difference between tegretol and tegretol XR?

I was taking Tegretol XR 400mg/2xday for many years and now have be been changed to plain Tegretol 400mg/1xday and 200mg/1xday. I have been taking it for nerve damage in my face wich causes painful ...

Posted 23 May 2011 • 1 answer •

What can be taken with tegretol xr at the end of pregnancy to stop seizures safely?

i am on 1100 mg of tegertol xr a day for my epilepsy and really want a second anticonvulsant so that i can lower the tegretol xr. i am now 37wks pregnant and getting really unstable. does anyone have ...

Posted 20 Feb 2011 • 2 answers •

Tegretol xr causing phychosis?

Just wondering if anyone has heard of years of high doses of tegretol causing phychosis & mental changes. My son's neurologist seems to think this is maybe the reason for this happening to ...

Posted 26 Jan 2011 • 5 answers •

When can I stop taking tegretal xr if I have had no seizures for 2 years?

Posted 15 Jan 2011 • 1 answer •

Isn't Tegretol XR a 12 hour medication?

My primary doctor started out 100mg twice a day. Now my neurologist gave me a prescription that says take one tablet by mouth 4 to 6 hours as needed for pain. I thought xr was a 12 hour relief pill?

Posted 31 Aug 2010 • 1 answer •

I'm scared of goin off my Tegretol Xr and he put me back on Abilify??and theres more?

Im scared of being off my Tegretol after almost 2 years. He just told me to stop it. What do I do about my racing thoughts at night now? He also told me to take my 10mg of Abilify in the morning. Ive ...

Posted 24 Jul 2010 • 4 answers •

Has anyone experienced hair loss while taking Tegretol XL?

I started taking Tegrotal XL May 5th and since then i've been losing alot of hair & i was wondering if anyone else ran into this problem?I haven't found it as a side effect & ...

Posted 19 Jul 2010 • 1 answer •

How long does the extended release last in your body?

If my daughter is taking 1600 mgs a day (or 3 doses of 600, 400 and 600) should she be able to go to 2 doses of 800mgs for a the same cumulative dose? Thank you!

Posted 15 Jul 2010 • 1 answer •

What is the significant differance between Lamictol XR and Lamictol tablets?

We are switching me from Tegritol XR (regular tegritol tablets didn't work as well) to Lamictol for side effect and health issues For the first 7 weeks of wiening Lamictol (regular tablets) ...

Posted 2 Jun 2010 • 1 answer •

How do I stop taking tegretol xr ?

Posted 16 May 2010 • 2 answers •