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Epitol

Carbamazepine

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9.8 Effectiveness

6.7 Side Effects

7.4 Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 15 Epitol side effects and 3 Epitol benefits.

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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.

Common Uses:

Used in the treatment of:
Bipolar disorder;
Epilepsy;
Seizures;
Trigeminal neuralgia.

Off Label Uses:

Treatment of:
Agitation;
Alcohol withdrawal;
Dementia;
Hiccups;
Nerve pain like in diabetic neuropathy.

Side Effects:
Dizziness;
Drowsiness;
Unsteadiness;
Nausea;
Vomiting.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not recommended in pregnant women and nursing mothers;
Not recommended in people with:
Acute intermittent porphyria;
Cardiovascular conditions;
Irregular heart rhythm;
Thyroid conditions.

Drug Interactions:
Alcohol;
Antibiotics or antifungals like erythromycin; ketoconazole; isoniazid; itraconazole; telithromycin.
Antidepressants;
Calcium channel blockers like amlodipine;
Clorgyline;
Iproniazid;
Isocarboxazid;
Moclobemide;
Nefazodone;
Nialamide;
Pargyline;
Phenelzine;
Procarbazine;
Ranolazine;
Selegiline;
Toloxatone;
Tranylcypromine;
Voriconazole.

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Epitol	10	6	3.3	1
Gabapentin	8.25	5.97	2.58	4
Dilantin	7.38	5.72	5.21	8
Keppra	6.5	5.34	5.99	12
Lamictal	4.88	4.68	4.97	8
Depakine	3.33	4	5.24	3

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Effectiveness of Epitol by Condition

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Epilepsy, Seizure & Spasm

Neuralgia

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Effectiveness on "Epilepsy, Seizure & Spasm"

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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 Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	0%	80%	0%	20%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	80%	20%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	20%	80%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	20%	60%	20%	0%
Confidence	0%	20%	80%	0%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	20%	0%	60%	20%	0%
Digestion	0%	20%	60%	20%	0%
Emotional Well-being	20%	0%	80%	0%	0%
Energy	20%	0%	40%	40%	0%
Eyesight	20%	40%	40%	0%	0%
Memory	40%	0%	40%	20%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	20%	60%	20%	0%
Pain	0%	20%	80%	0%	0%
Patience	0%	0%	60%	40%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	20%	60%	20%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	80%	20%	0%
Sleep	20%	0%	60%	20%	0%
Stress Level	20%	0%	80%	0%	0%

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Commonly Reported Epitol Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	66.7%	0%	0%	33.3%	0%
Anemia	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Anxiety	50%	0%	0%	50%	0%
Apathy / Indifference	66.7%	0%	33.3%	0%	0%
Blurred Vision	40%	20%	20%	0%	20%
Breathing Difficulties	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Cold Symptoms	50%	0%	0%	50%	0%
Concentration / Focus Problems	33.3%	33.3%	0%	0%	33.3%
Confusion	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Coordination / Balance Problems	66.7%	0%	33.3%	0%	0%
Depression	40%	20%	20%	0%	20%
Dizziness	60%	0%	0%	40%	0%
Drowsiness	40%	0%	20%	20%	20%
Energy Loss	33.3%	0%	0%	33.3%	33.3%
Fatigue	40%	0%	20%	20%	20%
Fever	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Hair Growth	33.3%	33.3%	0%	33.3%	0%
Headache	40%	20%	40%	0%	0%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment	66.7%	0%	0%	0%	33.3%
Irregular Heartbeat	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Lethargy	66.7%	0%	0%	0%	33.3%
Mood Swings	25%	50%	0%	25%	0%
Nausea	75%	0%	25%	0%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Sore / Swollen Gums	66.7%	0%	33.3%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Epitol Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Aplastic Anemia	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Decrease in Platelet Count	75%	0%	25%	0%	0%
Decrease in White Blood Cell Count	75%	0%	25%	0%	0%
Energy Loss	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Infection	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Lethargy	0%	100%	0%	0%	0%
Mouth Sores	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Pancreas Problems	75%	0%	25%	0%	0%
Skin Rash	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Thinning / Loss of Hair	50%	25%	0%	0%	25%

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Episodes since taking Epitol

Since taking Epitol Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Fall	16.7%
Hospitalization	16.7%

Seizure

16.7%

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User Comments about Epitol

09 Oct 2015	mouth sores, dizzy, tired, itching, confusion when i wake up, thirsty, craving salt, numbness in my nose (i know thats weird) —Posted by Lindsay Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
02 Jun 2014	I've been taking this medication for epilepsy since I was 12-13 yrs old. For about 16 years now. I started off on three pills a day a total of 600mgs a day. I slept through out my whole teenage years. It made me tired, forgetful, have memory loss, and no energy whatsoever. Now that I am almost 28 I found out more problems that I have including PCOS, hormonal issues, and fertility issues. I had a miscarriage back in 2009 and my husband and I have been desperately trying. I hope and can get off of this medicine soon so I can live my life already. I'm currently down to one pill a day. I take it before bed so I am not drowsy during the day. I have one good thing to say about this medicine it did help control my epilepsy. —Posted by ashley Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
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. —Posted by Kristi Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
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. —Posted by donnak Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use