Comprehensive medication guide to Carbamazepine including estimated pricing, availability information, side effects, and how to find it in stock at your local pharmacy.
Estimated Insurance Pricing
$0–$15/month
Estimated Cash Pricing
$4–$80/month
Medfinder Findability Score
80/100
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Carbamazepine is an anticonvulsant and mood-stabilizing medication that has been used for decades to treat several neurological and psychiatric conditions. It is FDA-approved for:
Carbamazepine is sold under several brand names including Tegretol, Tegretol XR, Carbatrol, Epitol, and Equetro. Generic versions are widely available and significantly more affordable than brand-name options.
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Immediate-Release Tablets
200mg
Chewable Tablets
100mg, 200mg
Extended-Release Tablets (Tegretol XR)
100mg, 200mg, 400mg
Extended-Release Capsules (Carbatrol, Equetro)
100mg, 200mg, 300mg
Oral Suspension — suspension
100mg/5mL
Like all medications, Carbamazepine can cause side effects. Most are mild and may improve as your body adjusts:
⚠️ Boxed Warning: Carbamazepine carries FDA boxed warnings for serious and sometimes fatal dermatologic reactions (SJS/TEN) and for aplastic anemia/agranulocytosis. Regular blood monitoring is required.
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Oxcarbazepine (Trileptal)
a closely related anticonvulsant with a generally better side effect profile and fewer drug interactions
Lamotrigine (Lamictal)
used for epilepsy and bipolar disorder maintenance; well-tolerated by most patients
Valproic Acid (Depakote)
effective for seizures and bipolar disorder; requires liver function monitoring
Phenytoin (Dilantin)
another older anticonvulsant for seizure control
Gabapentin (Neurontin)
commonly used for nerve pain and as adjunctive therapy for seizures
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Oral contraceptives
moderateCarbamazepine can reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills; alternative or backup contraception may be needed
Warfarin (Coumadin)
moderateblood-thinning effect may be reduced; INR monitoring is essential
Other anticonvulsants
moderatecomplex interactions with Phenytoin, Valproic Acid, Lamotrigine, and others; dose adjustments may be needed
Antidepressants
moderateSSRIs, SNRIs, and tricyclics may have reduced levels
Antipsychotics
moderatelevels of many antipsychotics may be decreased
Benzodiazepines
moderatecertain benzodiazepines may be metabolized faster
HIV medications
moderatecan significantly reduce levels of protease inhibitors and NNRTIs
Immunosuppressants
moderateCyclosporine and Tacrolimus levels may drop
Grapefruit juice
moderatecan increase Carbamazepine levels and risk of side effects
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