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Hi, My son is 4 and was diagnosed with Epilepsy nearly a year ago. He has nocturnal seizures. He is being treated with Tegretol (Carmazapine). Over the last few months he has started doing little poo s in his pants (after previously being fine with toileting). he says he doesn t feel it coming. I am wondering whether his epilepsy (or the drug he is on) could be causing this problem? What do you think?
Fri, 20 Jan 2017
Hi,
It is a very rare side effect of Tegretol to cause stool incontinence. This happens because it may cause weakness of the sphincter muscles. You should revise your doctor to either decrease the dose or switch to another preparation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman
It is a very rare side effect of Tegretol to cause stool incontinence. This happens because it may cause weakness of the sphincter muscles. You should revise your doctor to either decrease the dose or switch to another preparation.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman
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