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Take control of your epilepsy and seizures. Seizure management has never been easier.
TAKE CONTROL TODAYThe best amount is the amount that completely controls seizures without causing troublesome side effects. It depends on many factors, which are different for every individual. Follow the doctor's directions. Call if you have any questions.
No one should stop taking carbamazepine or change the amount they take without talking to the doctor first. Stopping any seizure medicine all at once can cause a problem that may be life-threatening.
Don’t use more than the doctor prescribes. If a little extra (such as one or two extra tablets) is taken by accident, call the doctor for advice. For a larger overdose, call a poison control center or emergency room right away unless you have other specific directions from your doctor.
To avoid unwanted side effects, the doctor will prescribe a low dose to start and increase it gradually. People over 12 years of age usually start by taking carbamazepine twice a day. The doctor gradually prescribes more until their seizures are controlled. Most people need to take carbamazepine three or four times a day.
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