# Can carbamazapine increase symptoms/
**URL:** https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/can-carbamazapine-increase-symptoms/12969
**Category:** TN Discussion
**Created:** [November 23, 2016, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/can-carbamazapine-increase-symptoms/12969 "2016-11-23T23:43:30Z")
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### Author:  [@Iwmtmsd](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Iwmtmsd)
#### Post date: [November 23, 2016, 11:43pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/can-carbamazapine-increase-symptoms/12969/1 "2016-11-23T23:43:31Z")
i had what felt like sinus pain on one side for months. I finally saw a sinus doctor in July who did a ct scan which did not explain my pain. On 10/31 I saw a neurologist who prescribed carbamazepine. Since then I have had burning on my cheek bone and some tingle in my face. It doesn’t make sense to me that I went months with the same symptoms and now have these.
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### Author:  [@anon67464382](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/anon67464382)
#### Post date: [November 24, 2016, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/can-carbamazapine-increase-symptoms/12969/2 "2016-11-24T21:49:53Z")
I would say yes is the answer to your question, it is possible, carbamazapine can lower your sodium levels to the point of side effects. I believe someone has started a thread along the same lines. Have you read the insert? For side effects of meds [rxlist.com](http://rxlist.com) can be of help. That said it could be just a progression, but that drug can be nasty.
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### Author:  [@Cheryl2](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/Cheryl2)
#### Post date: [November 29, 2016, 4:12pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/can-carbamazapine-increase-symptoms/12969/3 "2016-11-29T16:12:21Z")
I had MVD in Dec. of 2012 and had no issues really until the last year. It is slowly coming back. Not the intense jabs, but constant pain. I went to a new neuro and she wanted to put me on 1600 mg of carbamazepine…CRAZY…I was on 300 before my surgery and yes I still hurt, but I had to function in a job. Talking seems to be my main trigger now and I am a teacher. The 2 do not mix. Anyone know of another drug that helps them more ? My surgeon suggested Gamma Knife, but after reading results, I am not sold on this either. THanks
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### Author:  [@cepheid](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/u/cepheid)
#### Post date: [November 30, 2016, 1:58pm UTC](https://forum.livingwithfacialpain.org/t/can-carbamazapine-increase-symptoms/12969/4 "2016-11-30T13:58:46Z")
My question is, have you tried charlotte’s web cbd (which has no thc), an derivative of marijuana?
[https://www.cwhemp.com/](https://www.cwhemp.com/)
No, I am not promoting this. Since carbamazepine is a anti-seizure drug with harmful affects, this charlotte’s web cbd has been proven to help children, adults with seizures.
I never have tried this, so.
[cnn.com](http://cnn.com) Dr. Sanjay Gupta did a whole documentary on this last summer, [https://youtu.be/Z3IMfIQ\_K6U](https://youtu.be/Z3IMfIQ_K6U).
And yes the Doctor has prescribed me this carbamazepine, which worries me about the side affects!