Potassium bicarbonate and Tegretol XR

• Generic Name: potassium bicarbonate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Effervescent Potassium, K-Effervescent, K-vescent, K-vescent, K+Care ET, Klor-Con/EF, Effer-K, Quick-K

Potassium is a mineral that is found naturally in foods and is necessary for many normal functions of your body, especially the beating of your heart.

Potassium bicarbonate is used to prevent or to treat a potassium deficiency (hypokalemia).

Potassium bicarbonate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: carbamazepine
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Carbatrol, Epitol, Equetro, Tegretol, Tegretol XR, Tegretol, Tegretol XR

Tegretol XR is an anticonvulsant. It works by decreasing nerve impulses that cause seizures and pain.

Tegretol XR is used to treat seizures and nerve pain such as trigeminal neuralgia and diabetic neuropathy. This medicine is also used to treat bipolar disorder.

Tegretol XR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.