To alleviate pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia a patient is taking Tegretol (carbamazepine). What side effects would it be important for the nurse to inform the patient may occur from taking Tegretol?
A) Skin discoloration
B) Drowsiness
C) Insomina
D) Tinnitus
Ans: B
Feedback: Side effects of Tegretol include nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, and aplastic anemia. The patient must also be monitored for bone marrow depression during long-term therapy. Skin discoloration, insomnia, and tinnitus are not side effects of Tegretol.
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