Carbamazepine

Common brands: Tegretol Xr, Tegretol, Carbatrol, Carbamazepin, Epitol

Top reporter: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation

Mood Stabilizer [EPC]Benzodiazepine [EPC]Anti-epileptic Agent [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Atypical Antipsychotic [EPC]
66,033
Total Reports
18,878
Serious Reports
5,563
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: High (8.42%)

Patient Demographics

Male
24,771
Female
34,792

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Carbamazepine.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 4,957
7.3%
2 SEIZURE 3,665
5.4%
3 DRUG INTERACTION 3,426
5.1%
4 FALL 3,066
4.5%
5 DIZZINESS 2,891
4.3%
6 PYREXIA 2,704
4.0%
7 NAUSEA 2,670
3.9%
8 OFF LABEL USE 2,667
3.9%
9 TOXICITY TO VARIOUS AGENTS 2,645
3.9%
10 VOMITING 2,547
3.8%
11 FATIGUE 2,506
3.7%
12 CONVULSION 2,502
3.7%
13 SOMNOLENCE 2,370
3.5%
14 RASH 2,314
3.4%
15 PAIN 2,313
3.4%
16 HEADACHE 2,262
3.3%
17 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 2,007
3.0%
18 EPILEPSY 2,007
3.0%
19 MALAISE 1,794
2.6%
20 ASTHENIA 1,676
2.5%
21 BALANCE DISORDER 1,588
2.3%
22 DYSPNOEA 1,576
2.3%
23 OVERDOSE 1,528
2.3%
24 DIARRHOEA 1,514
2.2%
25 HYPOTENSION 1,495
2.2%
26 GAIT DISTURBANCE 1,479
2.2%
27 HYPONATRAEMIA 1,421
2.1%
28 CONFUSIONAL STATE 1,386
2.0%
29 CONSTIPATION 1,379
2.0%
30 DRUG REACTION WITH EOSINOPHILIA AND SYSTEMIC SYMPTOMS 1,357
2.0%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.