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Carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Equetro, Tegretol) may cause fatal skin reactions, such as Stevens Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysism, in certain individuals. These individuals have a particular gene that is more common in individuals of Asian descent. The gene can be screened for and patients with gene are advised not to intiate drug therapy as the risks outweigh the benefits. Carbamazepine is used to treat epilepsy.

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