Does Tegretol cause weight?

Question

I have researched the web extensively and found conflicting reports of it causing cravings for sweets and weight gain and I've read that it's an anorectic and you tend to lose weight, I've also read it's weight neutral. Please help. I know everybody is different but in *general*, I'm wondering. Thank you!

Answer 1

I was just taken off tegretol and it can cause weight gain and I had unexplained weight gain with it but it controlled my seizures, and it was MUCH cheaper than the alternative meds, by hundreds. I didn't get any cravings though. As long as you watch your diet your fine,a nd the weight gain was not at all significant enough to make me stop taking the meds. its better than having seizures or neuro issues for sure.

Answer 2

I love this web site for finding out about medication.  I don't think Tegretol causes weight gain, A lot of folks tend to be on a few meds and usually it's something else they take that causes the weight gain.  Here is the web site.  I hope this helps you!!!

http://www.drugs.com/cdi/tegretol.html