A patient with trigeminal neuralgia is taking Tegretol (carbamazepine) to alleviate pain associated with this disorder. It is important to teach the patient that which of the following side effects may occur from taking this medication?
A) Skin discoloration
B) Drowsiness
C) Insomnia
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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