Reviewer: cleanthoughts, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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i have been on this med for 28yrs i have had very few side effects and those that i do have are very mild except for one and that is feeling tired all the time but part of that is that i also have a sleep disorder where i do not go into rem sleep so i cant blame it all on this med though i am sure it does not help

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i have been on this med for 28yrs i have had very few side effects and those that i do have are very mild except for one and that is feeling tired all the time but part of that is that i also have a sleep disorder where i do not go into rem sleep so i cant blame it all on this med though i am sure it does not help
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Reviewer: 25-34 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I've been on this med for 5 years now. Never have had a problem. Needless to say, no more seizures either- knock on wood. I have went through pregnancy and birth while taking this drug and my son is perfect, no birth defects; although we planned the pregnancy, talked to all my doctors before hand, and started prenatal vitamins way before I even got pregnant. I have been very happy taking this ... Show Full Comment

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I've been on this med for 5 years now. Never have had a problem. Needless to say, no more seizures either- knock on wood. I have went through pregnancy and birth while taking this drug and my son is perfect, no birth defects; although we planned the pregnancy, talked to all my doctors before hand, and started prenatal vitamins way before I even got pregnant. I have been very happy taking this medication, the ones I was on before hand didn't stop my seizures.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I have not felt myself since I was put on this a couple of months ago. I hate it. I was diagnosed with an abnormal EEG and Tegretol XL was prescribed to prevent seizures after a bowl dropped on my head in CA from a seagull (?) we think on the 3rd floor balcony. My EEG was abnormal so dr. put me on this drug. I cannot take it anymore. It makes me sick (vomiting) and really weird. I am done with it. ... Show Full Comment

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I have not felt myself since I was put on this a couple of months ago. I hate it. I was diagnosed with an abnormal EEG and Tegretol XL was prescribed to prevent seizures after a bowl dropped on my head in CA from a seagull (?) we think on the 3rd floor balcony. My EEG was abnormal so dr. put me on this drug. I cannot take it anymore. It makes me sick (vomiting) and really weird. I am done with it. I would rather wait till the brain injury has healed and take the chance of a seizure until then. Yes, I am scared of it, but it outweighs the side effects. I have to "live" my life. This drug definitely altered my brain; not in a positive way at all. That was more scary than a possible seizure. Just research this drug first, please! JMHO:)
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I've been on Tegretol XR for almost 10 years. Has worked great. Have had to bump up my dosage twice to combat breakthrough seizures. Makes me feel dizzy (and stupid) for a couple weeks until my body gets used to it again. Definitely had issues with sun exposure; just use sunscreen! Has been nice to be seizure free.

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I've been on Tegretol XR for almost 10 years. Has worked great. Have had to bump up my dosage twice to combat breakthrough seizures. Makes me feel dizzy (and stupid) for a couple weeks until my body gets used to it again. Definitely had issues with sun exposure; just use sunscreen! Has been nice to be seizure free.
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