Carpine (other name Tegretol)

SIDE EFFECTS

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Tegretol: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Report any new or worsening symptoms to your doctor, such as: mood or behavior changes, depression, anxiety, or if you feel agitated, hostile, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:


pale skin, feeling light-headed, rapid heart rate, trouble concentrating;

fever, chills, sore throat, mouth and throat ulcers;

easy bruising or bleeding, severe tingling, numbness, pain, muscle weakness;

confusion, agitation, vision problems, hallucinations;

feeling short of breath, swelling of your ankles or feet;

urinating less than usual;

jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); or

severe skin reaction -- fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain, followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling.

Less serious Tegretol side effects may include:


feeling dizzy, drowsy, or unsteady;

nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, stomach pain;

headache, ringing in your ears;

dry mouth, swollen tongue; or

joint or muscle pain, leg cramps.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.