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Date: | Wed, 17 Feb 1999 10:46:17 -0800 |
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Pharmacists, Docs and others knowledgable about anticonvulsants:
I have a mom who was put on Tegretol/Carbamazepine a few days ago and she's
really having a tough time. The drug is AAP approved and Hales' lists the
side effects as sedation, nausea, resp depression, tach, vomiting, diarrhea,
and blood dyscrasia (I have to admit that I don't know what this last one
is). She appears to be having nearly all the side effects and wants to know
when "she'll get used to the drug." The doc gave no info except that it's
compatible with bf and the pharmacist said to take it with food to reduce
nausea. She needs this drug, yet finds the side effects so bad that she
can't care for her children (including a bf infant). The infant seems to be
somewhat sedated as well (which might be a good thing right now). Anyone
have experience with this? Suggestions or knowledge as to how long it takes
to get acclimated to the drug?
Chris Hafner-Eaton, PhD, MPH, IBCLC, CHES
HSR & Educational Consultant email: [log in to unmask]
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