Which of the following adverse effects is seen with carbamazepine?
a. aplastic anemia
b. weight gain
c. increased salivation
d. hyperactivity
a. Severe blood disorders (aplastic anemia [failure of the bone marrow to produce all three types of blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, and bleeding gingiva] and agranulocytosis [decreased number of circulating neutrophils or white blood cells]) as evident as bone marrow depression have been reported with carbamazepine usage. A medical consult from the patient's physician is needed for dental treatment.
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