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Being immune to Tegretol
Wed, 11/09/2005 - 11:15Topic: Medication Issues
Does anyone know if you can become immune to any medication, i have been taking tegretol for nine years, and beginning to have problems, so they upped the dosage, but i am still have problems? Any suggestions
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Re: Being immune to Tegretol
Submitted by angel_lts on Wed, 2005-11-09 - 18:33
Yes we can get immune to our meds. But it takes years and years. I was on tegretal for over 23 years and then I changed because I was afraid that was happening.
Lisa
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Re: Re: Being immune to Tegretol
Submitted by angelran on Wed, 2005-12-07 - 22:07
I have been on Tegretol for 13 years. First it was regular Tegretol and now its XR. In the past year, I have had increased focal seizures but nothing full blown. I have also been wondering if it just isn't working anymore.
Re: Being immune to Tegretol
Submitted by Radini on Wed, 2005-11-09 - 18:15
I've heard that Tegretol can lose its effect after a while...if you're still having problems after them having upped the dosage, then maybe you should talk to them about either upping the dosage further or changing medications altogether. Good luck! - Radini