Some common side effects reported with this medicine include: *
Drowsiness, * headache, * ataxia, * vertigo, * fatigue, * diplopia,
* dizziness, * nausea, * vomiting, * allergic skin reactions, *
edema, * fluid retention, * dry mouth, * leucopenia, *
eosinophilia. * Rarely, serious hematologic, hepatic,
cardiovascular and dermatologic reactions * Tell your doctor and
pharmacist if you are allergic to Epival or any other drugs. * Talk
with your physician or pharmacist if you are taking other
medications. * tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription
and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially other
seizure medications, acetaminophen (Tylenol), astemizole
(Hismanal), clarithromycin (Biaxin), danazol (Danocrine), diltiazem
(Cardiazem), doxycycline (Vibramycin), erythromycin, haloperidol
(Haldol), isoniazid (INH), lithium, medications for colds or
allergies such as chlorpheniramine (Chlor-Trimeton), medications
for depression such as amitriptyline (Elavil) and fluoxetine
(Prozac), oral contraceptives, propoxyphene (Darvon), sedatives
such as phenobarbital, terfenadine (Seldane), theophylline
(Theo-Dur), verapamil (Calan), and vitamins. Carbamazepine affects
the action of other medications, and many medications can affect
the action of Epival. Tell your doctor and pharmacist everything
you are taking. * do not take Epival liquid at the same time as any
other liquid medications. * tell your doctor if you have or have
ever had heart, kidney, or liver disease; glaucoma; high blood
pressure; or a history of blood clots or blood disorders. * tell
your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking Epival, call
your doctor immediately. Epival may harm the fetus. * if you are
having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or
dentist that you are taking carbamazepine. * you should know that
this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate
machinery until you know how this drug affects you. * remember that
alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug. * plan to
avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and to wear
protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Epival may make
your skin sensitive to sunlight. Seek medical attention
immediately. For non emergencies, contact your local or regional
poison control center. Take your next dose as soon as you remember.
If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back
to your regular schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for
a missed one. Keep this medication in the container it came in,
tightly closed, and out of the reach of children. Store it at room
temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the
bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer
needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your
medication. 200 mg tablets, 100 mg and 200 mg Chewtabs, 200 mg and
400 mg CR (controlled-release) tablets, 100 mg/5mL oral suspension.
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