Posted by Janet on March 8, 2000, at 11:27:38
In reply to Re: Tegretol and Depakote blood-tests, posted by Scott L. Schofield on March 7, 2000, at 22:35:00
I was on Depakote for 3 and a half years usually 1500-2000mg. Tests always are fine for the levels and organs etc. Now, he took me off Depakote one and a half weeks ago and put me on the Tegretol. But for the time I was on both, I got toxic and he lowered the Tegretol from 600 to 400 mg. I'm also on 900 mg of Eskalith (lithium). Seroquel 100 mg also. Xanax sometimes also.
Anyway, the prescription says tegrotol level and CBC. for the lab. What does that cover ? He told me to get it drawn 3-15-00. Could I do it sooner and have the results sent to my internist who will give me the results over the phone and I won't have to return to the pdoc. and can go to the new one on 3-23-00 ? I have been depressed and very shakey and have headaches and my eyes hurt. Anyway, it could be worse.
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