Do not take Tegrital CR 400 Divitabs 10's if you are allergic to 'Carbamezapine' or any of its contents, have serious heart problems, blood illnesses, bone marrow problems, hypothyroidism, glaucoma, urinary retention, osteoporosis or taking anti-depressants called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAO's) within the last 14 days or taking herbal preparations containing St. John's wort as an antidepressant. Inform the doctor if you have low sodium levels in the blood or take medicines that could lower the blood's sodium levels, or using hormonal contraceptives. Do not stop taking Tegrital CR 400 Divitabs 10's without consulting your doctor to avoid worsening of seizures episodes. Do not take Tegrital CR 400 Divitabs 10's if you are pregnant unless prescribed by the doctor as Tegrital CR 400 Divitabs 10's might cause serious congenital disabilities. It is safe to take Tegrital CR 400 Divitabs 10's while breastfeeding; however, consult your doctor immediately if you think that the baby is having side-effects like excessive sleepiness, skin reactions or yellowing of skin or eyes. Tegrital CR 400 Divitabs 10's causes drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Tegrital CR 400 Divitabs 10's should not be given to people less than 18 years of age until and unless prescribed by the doctor. Avoid consuming alcohol along with Tegrital CR 400 Divitabs 10's as it could lead to increased dizziness and sleepiness. Consult your doctor immediately if you experience suicidal tendencies or mood swings. 

Drug-Drug Interactions: Tegrital CR 400 Divitabs 10's may have interaction with antipsychotic (aripiprazole, quetiapine), anti-anxiety (alprazolam), anti-depressant (amitriptyline, duloxetine, sertraline, fluoxetine), antibiotics (erythromycin), pain killer (codeine, oxycodone, acetaminophen, tramadol), anti-convulsant (gabapentin, lamotrigine, pregabalin, phenytoin, topiramate), anti-thyroid (levothyroxine), antipsychotic (lithium), insomnia (melatonin), anti-coagulant (warfarin), antihistamine (diphenhydramine), and vitamin (cholecalciferol).

Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking Tegrital CR 400 Divitabs 10's as it might cause increased dizziness and sleepiness. Avoid consuming grapefruit juice while taking Tegrital CR 400 Divitabs 10's. Herbal preparations containing St. John's wort should be avoided while taking Tegrital CR 400 Divitabs 10's.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Tegrital CR 400 Divitabs 10's may have interactions with disease conditions such as depression, liver disease, kidney dysfunction, suicidal tendency, irregular heartbeat, thyroid dysfunction, hyponatremia (low levels of sodium in the blood), blood disorders, anticholinergic effects, fructose intolerance, and psychosis.

• A ketogenic diet (low in carbohydrates and high in fats) is recommended for children with epilepsy. This diet helps in utilizing fat instead of glucose for the generation of energy.
• Atkins diet (high fat and controlled carbohydrates) is recommended for adolescents and adults.
• Rest well, get plenty of sleep.
• Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
• Exercise, meditation and yoga can help lower the stress, decrease pain sensitivity and improves coping skills.
• Prepare your living area; small changes may reduce the risk of physical injury during a seizure.
• Install an alarm or emergency device to get assistance during a seizure attack.

• Regular monitoring of sodium levels while taking Tegrital CR 400 Divitabs 10's is advised to prevent hyponatremia.
• Prolonged intake of Tegrital CR 400 Divitabs 10's can cause severe skin reactions called Stevens Johnsons syndrome (SJS) and toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN). So in case you have any skin blister or rash immediately contact a doctor. 
• Tegrital CR 400 Divitabs 10's may cause low blood cell count, so if you have any red or purple spots on the body, let your doctor know about this.