Carbamazepine - Indications, Dosage, Side Effects and Precautions

• Caution should be exercised in patients with history of increased eye pressure, psychosis, heart, kidney, thyroid or liver diseases, mood or mental problems, suicidal thoughts, seizures, any allergy, who are taking other medications, elderly, children, ‍​‍‍‍​‍‍‍‍‍‍‍‍​‍during pregnancy and breast feeding. • It may cause drowsiness, dizziness or blurred vision, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. • Avoid alcohol consumption. • Patients may develop with increased risk of suicidal thoughts, watch them carefully. • Avoid changing the medication form (tablet to suspension) without healthcare provider’s advice. • It may decrease the effect of hormonal birth control pills; use other methods to prevent pregnancy.