{"product_id":"tegretol-cr-400mg-tablets-30s","title":"Tegretol CR 400mg Tablets 30's","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTegretol CR 400mg\u003c\/b\u003e is an extended-release prescription medication containing the active ingredient \u003cb\u003ecarbamazepine\u003c\/b\u003e, primarily used to control seizures and manage nerve pain. The \"CR\" stands for \u003cb\u003eControlled Release\u003c\/b\u003e, meaning the tablet slowly releases the medicine into your body over several hours to keep blood levels steady and reduce side effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrimary Medical Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eEpilepsy\u003c\/b\u003e: Treats various types of seizures (including partial and generalized tonic-clonic seizures) by calming down overactive nerve impulses in the brain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNerve Pain\u003c\/b\u003e: Specifically relieves the severe facial nerve pain caused by \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003etrigeminal neuralgia\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eMood Stabilization\u003c\/b\u003e: Used off-label or as a secondary treatment to stabilize severe mood swings in conditions like bipolar disorder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Take It Safely\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwallow Whole\u003c\/b\u003e: Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet. Damaging the protective coating releases all the medicine at once, which can cause an accidental overdose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake with Food\u003c\/b\u003e: Consuming the tablet during or right after a meal helps prevent stomach upset.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eNever Stop Suddenly\u003c\/b\u003e: Abruptly stopping this medication can cause your seizures or nerve pain to return violently. Any dose changes must be managed by your doctor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Warnings \u0026amp; Interactions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvoid Grapefruit\u003c\/b\u003e: Do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit, as it dangerously increases the level of Tegretol in your bloodstream.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eBirth Control Interference\u003c\/b\u003e: Carbamazepine speeds up the liver's processing of medications, which makes hormonal birth control pills much less effective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerious Skin Reactions\u003c\/b\u003e: In rare cases, this drug can cause life-threatening skin rashes (such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome), especially in individuals of Asian descent carrying a specific gene allele (HLA-B*1502). Seek immediate medical attention if you develop a fever or a peeling skin rash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoutine Testing\u003c\/b\u003e: Your doctor will require regular blood tests to monitor your liver function, kidney function, and blood cell counts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Optum Health Pharmacy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53484328386860,"sku":null,"price":1710.0,"currency_code":"KES","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/6895\/7484\/files\/prescription-required.png?v=1745497922","url":"https:\/\/optumhealthpharmacy.com\/products\/tegretol-cr-400mg-tablets-30s","provider":"Optum Health Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}