Posted by 2sense on May 18, 2002, at 8:02:43
In reply to I take1600mg tegretol- Is the toxicity overstated?, posted by cara52 on January 25, 2002, at 10:30:28
Make sure that the doctor who prescribed it is doing blood toxicity tests at least every 3 weeks. It is EXTREMELY important -- if they refuse FIND ANOTHER P-DOC immediately!!
Have you gained weight on this medicine? I am only on 600 mg and also 4 mg of Klonopin (that last one and that dose since August of 2001) the Tegretol only for a month but have gained weight and the PDR says frequent side effects are the opposite of what I am experiencing.
It is far more important to get the Tegretol/Carmapezine blood levels every 3 weeks at first at least (for the first 3 months) -- if your doc blows you off -- go some where else!!!
Just my 2sense -- Sue
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