Carbamazepine (
Tegretol) is an
anticonvulsant and
mood stabilizing drug, used primarily in the treatment of
epilepsy and
bipolar disorder; but also used to treat
schizophrenia.
Carbamazepine renders
birth-control pills[?] ineffective. Common side effects include: drowsiness, loss of
blood cells, loss of
platelets, motor-coordination impairment, and/or upset
stomach. Use of carbamazepine can result in blurry or doubled
vision.