Carbatrol and Alcohol/Food Interactions
There is 1 alcohol/food/lifestyle interaction with Carbatrol (carbamazepine).
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. You should avoid or limit the use of alcohol while being treated with carBAMazepine. Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of carBAMazepine such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating. Some people may also experience impairment in thinking and judgment. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns.
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Carbatrol drug interactions
There are 809 drug interactions with Carbatrol (carbamazepine).
Carbatrol disease interactions
There are 13 disease interactions with Carbatrol (carbamazepine) which include:
- depression
- liver disease
- renal dysfunction
- blood dyscrasias
- history of porphyria
- hyponatremia
- suicidal tendency
- arrhythmias
- anticholinergic effects
- fructose intolerance
- psychosis
- seizures
- thyroid function tests
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Drug Interaction Classification
| Highly clinically significant. Avoid combinations; the risk of the interaction outweighs the benefit. | |
| Moderately clinically significant. Usually avoid combinations; use it only under special circumstances. | |
| 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. | |
| No interaction information available. |
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