Carbamazepine
Carbamazepine or Tegretol is a prescription drug used to treat seizures such as those associated with epilepsy . It also relieves neuralgia , or pain along a sensory nerve, in the jaw, tongue, or throat. The drug is occasionally prescribed for patients recovering from alcohol or cocaine addiction, for migraine headaches, and for depression or other emotional disorders. It works by suppressing impulses along nerve fibers in the brain, making seizures less frequent and less severe. It also prevents the transmission of certain nerve impulses, thereby reducing pain. Carbamazepine is taken orally and is available in tablet form, usually taken twice a day, or liquid form, usually taken four times a day. Both forms should be taken with meals. Daily dosages for control of seizures range from 800 to 1200 mg, the higher recommended dose for adults and children over the age of 12. For neuralgia, doses of 400 to 800 mg per day are usually effective. The drug is typically prescribed in small dose...