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Epitol

Carbamazepine

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9.8  Effectiveness
6.7  Side Effects
7.4  Holistic 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.
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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% 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:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
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:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
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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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
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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
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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
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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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