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Getting cut off of tegertol

Fri, 04/16/2004 - 10:15
Hi there people I am getting cut off of tegertol. I am taking topamax and 100mg and keppra 1000mg and it has been great. I only have a 200mg of tegertol to finish off. I have to say I have been on tegertol for a good 10yrs and what a difference it has been. I was wondering if any of you had any problems being cut right off of the tegertol completely. I have to say no moodyness eversince and a lot better it has been. No seizures at all have come threw which is great. Please let me know how you people are getting cut off of tegertol thanks Limeridge.

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RE: Getting cut off of tegertol

Submitted by e_nuffofthis on Fri, 2004-04-16 - 10:15
My son was on tegretol and I can't remember how much and how soon it was discontinued, but I can tell you that you can never just stop taking it. You really need to get a reduction schedule from your doctor. Maybe 1/2 a pill every week? But nothing quicker than that and it depends on how many mgs. the pill is. If it's a alot of mgs. then maybe do it slower.... You really need to call the doc and ask.

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