Tegretol (carbamazepine) and Alcohol / Food Interactions
There are 2 alcohol/food/lifestyle interactions with Tegretol (carbamazepine) which include:
carBAMazepine ↔ Alcohol (Ethanol)
Moderate Drug Interaction
Using carBAMazepine together with ethanol can increase nervous system side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with carBAMazepine. Do not use more than the recommended dose of carBAMazepine, and avoid activities requiring mental alertness such as driving or operating hazardous machinery until you know how the medication affects you. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medication without first talking to your doctor.
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carBAMazepine ↔ food
Moderate Food Interaction
You should preferably avoid the regular consumption of grapefruits and grapefruit juice while taking carBAMazepine. This can cause carBAMazepine levels to increase. You should report signs of carBAMazepine side effects such as nausea, visual disturbances, dizziness, or muscle weakness to your doctor. Do not drink alcohol while taking carBAMazepine. Alcohol may increase drowsiness caused by carBAMazepine and also increase the risk of seizures.
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Tegretol (carbamazepine) drug Interactions
There are 963 drug interactions with Tegretol (carbamazepine)
Tegretol (carbamazepine) disease Interactions
There are 7 disease interactions with Tegretol (carbamazepine) which include:
Blood Dyscrasias- Cardiovascular Disease
- Liver Disease
Suicidal Tendency- Anticholinergic Effects
- Psychosis
- Thyroid Function Tests
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Drug Interaction Classification
The classifications below are a general guideline only. It is difficult to determine the relevance of a particular drug interaction to any individual given the large number of variables.
| Major | Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. |
| Moderate | Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. |
| Minor | Minimally clinically significant. Minimize risk; assess risk and consider an alternative drug, take steps to circumvent the interaction risk and/or institute a monitoring plan. |
Do not stop taking any medications without consulting your healthcare provider.
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