<p>This medicine may cause dizziness and drowsiness.Special care should be taken while performing potentially hazardous activities, such as driving or operating machinery.<br />
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This medicine may cause skin reactions. If any rash,skin peeling, itching, or other unexplained skin reaction is seen while taking this medicine the concerned doctor should be informed immediately.<br />
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This medicine may rarely cause liver problems.For this reason, consultation with doctor is needed if unexplained itching, yellowing of the skin or eyes, unusually dark urine, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pains, and loss of appetite or flu-like symptoms.<br />
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Carbamazepine decreases the blood levels of hormonal contraceptives containing estrogen and/or progesterone, which may make the contraceptive ineffective or result in breakthrough bleeding.<br />
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Women taking this medicine who require contraception should be prescribed a contraceptive containing at least 50 micrograms of oestrogen,or use non-hormonal methods of contraception, such as condoms.<br />
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Taking this medicine should not be stopped suddenly unless the doctor tells. Otherwise, as suddenly stopping treatment is likely to make the symptoms return.If this medicine is stopped, it should normally be done gradually, under the supervision of a specialist.<br />
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Caution should be taken in-</p>

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	<li>Mixed seizures including absence seizures</li>
	<li>Elderly people</li>
	<li>History of heart disease</li>
	<li>History of kidney disease</li>
	<li>History of liver disease</li>
	<li>History of psychotic illness</li>
	<li>Raised pressure in the eye (intraocular pressure), eg.glaucoma</li>
	<li>History of blood disorders that were caused by any other medication</li>
	<li>History of previous Carbamazepine therapy that was interrupted due to side effects or allergy</li>
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