plasma levels of carbamazepine should be measured every 6 months to exclude toxicity, because therapeutic levels and toxic levels are close
liver function tests and a full blood count should be repeated after 6 months' treatment with carbamazepine, and weight should be monitored in patients who gain weight rapidly
urea and electrolytes should be measured every 6 months after starting treatment with carbamazepine to check for hyponatraemia
possible interactions of carbamazepine with other drugs, including oral contraceptives, should be monitored closely, particularly if the patient starts a new medication
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