Yes, the brand name is "CARBATROL" - 200 mg extended release capsules. They are fairly new I think because my Neuro gave me a couple of samples to try before I had them filled. The name of the drug company on the sample bottle looks like "Shire".

I am fairly certain that the only drug they contain is the basic carbamazepine, only it is formulated differently as time released. Again, all I can tell you is that they seem to work better than the others I had taken and don't make me feel quite so drugged out.

Good Luck Hope this helps!

BMW - there's no way anyone could accuse you of being selective with your response and information on this forum. You were the first one to come to my aid when I joined. You are the guardian angel of this site.

Thank you! CARBATROL is indeed carbamazepine in another shirt.

However, carbamazepine does seem to "help" my pressure/sensation/pain.

Perhaps I can investigate this medication as well, however I admit I am far more interested in the oxcarbazepine as it carries far less side effects (including one men in their 20s don't want. I'll leave it at that )

Luckily for me, carbamazepine -- up to 600-800mg a day doesn't make me feel any different. I drive, I work, I socialize, etc on this dose.

But again, thank you for the information. If oxcarbazepine is ineffective, I will try the ER carbamazepine you're on