28th February 2024

A 32-year-old male is to be started on carbamazepine to control his symptoms after a diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia.

A 32-year-old male is started on carbamazepine to control his symptoms after a diagnosis of trigeminal neuralgia. He is not on any other medication and has no other significant past medical history.

Select one option which correctly describes the monitoring requirements when starting carbamazepine treatment.