Sandra Reyes said:Is anyone else currently taking this medication?
Dear Emma... I have a boyfriend who takes Tegretol tablets. From what he tells me, he suffered from a type of epilepsy long ago—briefly losing consciousness for about a minute at a time. When he comes to, he struggles to speak clearly; it’s as if his brain is completely clouded, though the condition isn't spreading. He attends his medical appointments regularly. His dosage was two tablets in the morning and evening, but they have recently reduced him to half a tablet. You understand how it is... knowing that my partner relies on this, I find myself worrying. What kind of reactions might occur? There are times when an episode hits and he seems like a completely different person—a stranger to me. Other times, he is perfectly fine, acting normally. Yet, he claims he behaves this way just to test me. Am I right to be afraid? I am terrified. I fear forming a deep commitment to him. Could this behavior be a side effect of the pills, or is it simply his will? I truly do not know. Can anyone please offer some guidance or advice? I am quite frightened. 😢😢😢😢