epileric
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Had a new neurologists appointment today. I was thrilled because it was supposed to be at the end of March but someone cancelled so they got me in really quick.
So far he seems pretty great. He sent me for a million tests to make sure that my Carbamazapine (Tegretol) isn't effecting me too adversely.
What I learned today was that Tegretol has been found to create osteoporosis & that recently it has been discovered that Tegretol can increase cholesterol. He suggested I use a calcium supplement as well as a vitamine D supplement (since Vit. D levels can also drop when taking Tegretol)
I was thrilled to find out (as well as get the tests) & felt it was something I had to share for all the other Tegretol users here.
So far he seems pretty great. He sent me for a million tests to make sure that my Carbamazapine (Tegretol) isn't effecting me too adversely.
What I learned today was that Tegretol has been found to create osteoporosis & that recently it has been discovered that Tegretol can increase cholesterol. He suggested I use a calcium supplement as well as a vitamine D supplement (since Vit. D levels can also drop when taking Tegretol)
I was thrilled to find out (as well as get the tests) & felt it was something I had to share for all the other Tegretol users here.