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Epitol

Carbamazepine

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9.5  Effectiveness
5.8  Side Effects
5.7  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 6 Epitol side effects and 1 Epitol benefit.

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Generic name of Epitol is Carbamazepine, which is also the active ingredient of this medication. Various brand names under which this drug is manufactured and marketed are Atretol; Carbatrol; Equetro; Tegretol; Tegretol-XR.

The inactive ingredients of Eiptol are aprepitant; aspirin; glycerin, and prednisone tablets or solutions.

Belongs to the anticonvlsant class of drugs and is mainly used to prevent and control seizures and in the treatment of bipolar disorder.
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Epitol, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 66.7% 0% 33.3%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 66.7% 33.3% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Energy 0% 0% 66.7% 33.3% 0%
Eyesight 0% 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0%
Memory 33.3% 0% 66.7% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Patience 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 0% 66.7% 33.3% 0%
Stress Level 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
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Commonly Reported Epitol Side Effects
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Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Blurred Vision 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Concentration / Focus Problems 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Energy Loss 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Fatigue 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Hair Growth 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Headache 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Stomach Ache 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Epitol Side Effects
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Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Energy Loss 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Lethargy 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Thinning / Loss of Hair 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
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User Comments about Epitol
19 Dec 2010 I have been taking epitol since I was 4 yrs old and I am now 42. I have no medical problems what so ever and I have been seizure free. I had a child while on epitol and with no mental or physical problems. I am a very active an outgoing person with a good out look on life. This drug has helped me accomplish that.
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16 May 2009 Epitol saved me from the most severe pain I have ever experienced in my life. My trigeminal neuralgia was so severe that suicide was beginning to be an option. Taking the Epitol three times a day, on a regular basis has almost completely relieved my pain symptoms. I take the maximum dosage allowed and hope that I can continue to take it, as I never want to be in that much pain again.
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