Information and opinions on health from Blue Butterfly at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/401728/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/401728/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/401728/index http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/401728/104977/play-medication Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:31:41 -0500 Blue Butterfly I experienced a toxic reaction and ataxia (lack of muscle control) from Tegretol (Carbamazepine).  This is why.  I went off it cold turkey for three weeks because I couldn't afford it.  Then I went back on it at the full dosage level.  After two trips to the ER and one overnight stay in the hospital, I was stabilized.  It was a very, very scary experience.  Please do not play around with your medication... http://www.healthcentral.com/bipolar/c/401728/104977/play-medication