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Tegretol and Depression: What Users Say

Depression: mentioned by 5 users (3.9%)

Based on user experiences from 128 Tegretol reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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drowsiness 10.2%
tiredness 9.4%
dizziness 7.8%
nausea 7.0%
memory loss 5.5%
rash 4.7%
depression 3.9%
pain 3.9%
sleepy 3.9%
itching 3.1%

Reviews for Tegretol

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Commonly mentioned side effects
  • ren...
  • February 18, 2008

For Bipolar Disorder "My son, age 5, has used Tegretol for the past 6 months for bipolar disorder. It has shown a great improvement in his mood changes and has allowed others to accept him more. If the Tegretol is not given, we notice a huge mood swing and rage, and depression becomes more apparent."

9 / 10
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  • Mny...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • October 25, 2019

For Epilepsy "Tegretol is the only medicine that stops my tonic-clonic seizures. I've been on it over a year, taking 1,000 mg a day. The first month I had memory problems and drowsiness, but that went away fast. The biggest side effect I had that never went away is severe depression caused by it. My depression is gone thanks to Lexapro 20 mg a day. I highly recommend Tegretol for tonic-clonic seizures due to epilepsy."

10 / 10
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  • Kat...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • May 20, 2014

For Epilepsy "I have been on this medicine for 27 years. Except for extreme tiredness, I seem okay. Have not had a fit when on this medicine. One week I came off the medicine, between suicidal thoughts, crying jags, and depression, I had massive fits. I have not been off since. This medicine seems to affect the liver, so liver tests are a must."

8 / 10
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Frequently asked questions

  • sar...
  • October 31, 2010

For Epilepsy "I have been using Tegretol retard 200 mg for ten years now. I made the mistake of forgetting to collect my script from my doctors for a week! I have been lucky as I did not have a seizure, but my word I have been so poorly, depressed, loss of appetite, and body tingles, from my lips to my toes. I never realized how important it is to take my pills till now. I will never make that mistake again. The 1st day I started them again, I was a ball of tears, very sad and tired, but a day later I'm back to my old happy self. I'll never forget them again."

9 / 10
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  • Lov...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • December 26, 2019

"I have been drinking Tegretol since I was very young. It assists me with my manic episodes, keeping me satisfied and excited. Before, I had a hard time at school, my academic performance was very poor. Still, I was in a treatment with Epilim, but it wasn't working, instead, it made me even worse. It caused me to have depression and manic episodes at the same time. I was very tearful and lonely, also sad in high school during those previous years, 2014-2016. Now that I am on Tegretol, it is the best medication that is suitable for me. Now I am stable in my condition, balancing my manic episodes and depression."

5 / 10
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