Q and A: Taking Activated charcoal while taking Medication for Epilepsy

Question: Hi, My husband takes tegratol, which controls his epilepsy. is there any way possible he can use AC with his condition? he can NOT have a seizure or he will lose his driver’s license. TIA Answer: Hi, I am not familiar with all the various medications. There are a number of meds that people take only once a day. These meds are reabsorbed into the bowels and then they release throughout the day. Charcoal goes in the mouth and out the other end and would most likely make such a med of non-effect. The best person to ask would be your pharmacist who knows the drug, but my personal response […]

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