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It is a drug which is effective in treating epilepsy and pain. It is can help to treat the mixed seizures, partial seizures. It can help to improve overall mental health.
Taken with the help of a doctor's recommendation before taking this medicine.
Dose adjustment is required to avoid impact on the kidney.
It can increase the dizziness and sleepiness.
It can reduce the ability to drive.
It can affect the child birth.
There is not any side effect reported till now.
Carbamazepine decreases the neuronal excitability and alter the sodium, calcium and potassium conductance which is concerned to seizure activity.
Seizure is a condition in which brain cells has uncontrolled electrical activity that can cause temporary abnormalities in muscle movement and muscle tone.
Yes, Carmaz causes weight gain as a common side effect. This could be due to an increase in appetite. You can manage your weight by eating a healthy diet, consuming low calorie food and including more vegetables and fruits in your diet. Also, regular physical exercise will be very helpful.
Pay attention to any changes, especially sudden changes in mood, behavior, thoughts or feelings. Keep all follow-up visits with your doctor as scheduled. Call your doctor as needed, especially if you are worried about any symptoms.
Once the medicine relieves your pain, talk to your doctor who will gradually reduce your dose. Carmaz can be possibly stopped if there is no recurrence of pain after taking the reduced dose for several weeks.
The long-term side effects of Carmaz vary from person to person. While some people can take Carmaz safely for several years, some may develop side effects on using it for long term. These side effects include osteoporosis and osteopenia in which the bones become weak and can get easily fractured. Therefore, if you have been prescribed Carmaz for a long term, get your bone density checked at regular intervals, maintain a healthy diet and exercise daily.
Carmaz may make you sleepy or you may feel dizzy. Therefore, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery. Alcohol consumption should be avoided since taking both together may cause excessive sleepiness.
Though rare but Carmaz may cause decreased sexual desire. It may also impair male fertility as it may reduce sperm count and/or motility. Consult your doctor if you develop these symptoms.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines including medicines for epilepsy or seizures, medicines used to thin your blood (e.g., warfarin), medicines to control bacterial infection (e.g., chloramphenicol, metronidazole and doxycycline) and medicines to control viral infection (e.g., nelfinavir). Also, let your doctor know if you take asthma medicines (e.g., theophylline and montelukast), birth control pills, etc. It is important to tell your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or are breastfeeding. Further, you should tell the doctor if you have ever had liver problems, kidney problems, lung problems or porphyria (a rare blood pigment disorder).
Side effects of Carmaz can be reduced by starting it at a low dose. The doctor may gradually increase the dose, until an effective dose is reached.
Before starting treatment with Carmaz, your doctor may ask you to get regular blood tests, liver function test, and in some cases, even a urine test. You may need to take these tests from time to time during your treatment. This is quite usual and nothing to worry about.
Your symptoms may take 1-2 weeks to improve. However, in some cases, it may take even longer. Consult your doctor if your condition doesnt improve or if you have any doubts regarding your condition.
No, Carmaz is not an analgesic and should not be used for regular aches or pains. It is an anti-epileptic medicine which is used to treat fits (seizures). It is also used in the treatment of trigeminal neuralgia (intense facial nerve pain). In addition to that, Carmaz is used to control mood disorders when other medicines fail to work.
You should stop Carmaz only after consulting your doctor. It is advised to gradually decrease the dose of Carmaz so that the condition for which you are taking it does not recur.
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