Description

Monitor your medication. Stay in the safe zone.

This test measures the amount of carbamazepine (Tegretol®) in your bloodstream to ensure your dose is effective without being toxic.

Who this test is for

  • Patients taking Tegretol® / carbamazepine for:
    • Seizure disorders (epilepsy)
    • Trigeminal neuralgia
    • Bipolar disorder
    • Chronic nerve pain
  • Anyone with:
    • Recent dose changes
    • Breakthrough symptoms
    • Side effects
    • Long-term carbamazepine use

Why monitoring matters

Carbamazepine has a narrow therapeutic window:

  • Too low: medication may not work
  • Too high: increased risk of toxicity