Over the next 35 weeks, it clears itself more efficiently, which means blood levels can gradually fall even when the patient is taking the medication exactly as prescribed. This is why an early therapeutic level doesn't always reflect where the medication will stabilize. But that's only part of the story. Carbamazepine is also a potent enzyme inducer that can reduce the effectiveness of many other medications, including hormonal contraceptives, warfarin, and numerous CYP-metabolized drugs. Every time carbamazepine is started, adjusted, or discontinued, it's worth reviewing the entire medication listnot just the mood stabilizer. Clinical pearl: Don't let an early therapeutic level create false reassurance
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