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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Tegretol, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 8.3% 16.7% 58.3% 16.7% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 7.7% 53.8% 30.8% 7.7%
Blood Pressure 0% 8.3% 58.3% 33.3% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 83.3% 16.7% 0%
Confidence 0% 15.4% 53.8% 15.4% 15.4%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 7.7% 61.5% 30.8% 0%
Digestion 0% 23.1% 53.8% 23.1% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 15.4% 61.5% 15.4% 7.7%
Energy 0% 30.8% 23.1% 30.8% 15.4%
Eyesight 0% 0% 75% 16.7% 8.3%
Memory 0% 23.1% 46.2% 15.4% 15.4%
Mental Clarity 0% 7.7% 53.8% 38.5% 0%
Pain 0% 7.7% 61.5% 23.1% 7.7%
Patience 7.7% 7.7% 53.8% 30.8% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 7.7% 53.8% 23.1% 15.4%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 66.7% 8.3% 25%
Sleep 7.7% 23.1% 46.2% 23.1% 0%
Stress Level 0% 23.1% 53.8% 15.4% 7.7%
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Commonly Reported Tegretol Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 66.7% 0% 0% 0% 33.3%
Allergic Reaction 81.8% 0% 9.1% 0% 9.1%
Anemia 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Anxiety 62.5% 12.5% 12.5% 12.5% 0%
Apathy / Indifference 71.4% 14.3% 14.3% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 60% 10% 20% 10% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 71.4% 14.3% 14.3% 0% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Change in Weight 50% 0% 0% 0% 50%
Cold Symptoms 57.1% 28.6% 0% 14.3% 0%
Concentration / Focus Problems 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Confusion 42.9% 28.6% 14.3% 0% 14.3%
Coordination / Balance Problems 75% 0% 25% 0% 0%
Depression 45.5% 18.2% 9.1% 27.3% 0%
Diarrhea 85.7% 14.3% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 33.3% 41.7% 8.3% 8.3% 8.3%
Drowsiness 33.3% 8.3% 25% 16.7% 16.7%
Dry Mouth 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Energy Loss 71.4% 0% 14.3% 14.3% 0%
Eye / Vision Problems 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Fatigue 50% 8.3% 8.3% 25% 8.3%
Fever 71.4% 0% 28.6% 0% 0%
Gas 57.1% 28.6% 14.3% 0% 0%
Hair Growth 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
Headache 58.3% 8.3% 8.3% 16.7% 8.3%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment 71.4% 28.6% 0% 0% 0%
Indigestion 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Insomnia 62.5% 25% 0% 12.5% 0%
Irregular Heartbeat 85.7% 0% 14.3% 0% 0%
Irritability / Impatience 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Lethargy 71.4% 14.3% 14.3% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 55.6% 11.1% 11.1% 11.1% 11.1%
Movement Problems 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Muscle Cramping 71.4% 0% 28.6% 0% 0%
Nausea 72.7% 9.1% 9.1% 9.1% 0%
Sensitivity to Light 57.1% 14.3% 14.3% 14.3% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 57.1% 0% 28.6% 0% 14.3%
Sore / Swollen Gums 85.7% 0% 0% 14.3% 0%
Stomach Ache 42.9% 57.1% 0% 0% 0%
Thinning / Loss of Hair 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Vomiting 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Tegretol Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Alteration in Blood Platelets 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Apathy / Indifference 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Bleeding 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Chest Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Decreased Number of Blood Cells 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Energy Loss 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Fever 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Hair Growth 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Impaired Thinking / Judgment 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Increased Depression 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Infection 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Lethargy 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Liver Damage 87.5% 0% 0% 0% 12.5%
Mood Swings 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Muscle Spasms 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Pancreas Problems 87.5% 12.5% 0% 0% 0%
Skin Problems 0% 0% 0% 0% 100%
Suicidal Tendencies 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Thinning / Loss of Hair 71.4% 14.3% 14.3% 0% 0%
Thyroid Problems 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
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Episodes since taking Tegretol
Since taking Tegretol Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Blindness 7.7%
Fall 15.4%
Seizure 3.8%
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User Comments about Tegretol
26 Nov 2015 I find Tegretol usefull, but only first 5 years. After that in my case Tegretol started to harm my liver and my brain and even my skin.
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20 Dec 2012 I cannot take my full recommended dosage, which is already quite low, as the side effects feel too extreme. Sadly due to this I had a seizure, which was much milder.
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05 Aug 2011 Tegreto has been effective for me because there are no side effects ever since I've taken it.
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20 Sep 2010 I have started with Tegretol treatment since 2007. Its side effects were exacerbated at the begininig of the treatment (fatigue, headaches and dizziness), but ia m now used of these. In addition, I am taking drugs to reduce these side effects.
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