Abstract
The growing number of psychiatrists who prescribe carbamazepine therapy should be alert to the drug's potential complications. The authors report three such cases: one of hepatitis, one of a fatality due to aplastic anemia, and one of a severe dermatological reaction.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Anemia, Aplastic / chemically induced*
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Bipolar Disorder / drug therapy
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Carbamazepine / adverse effects*
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Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / etiology*
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Drug Eruptions / etiology*
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Movement Disorders / drug therapy