EQUETRO vs TEGRETOL-XR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 7, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	EQUETRO	TEGRETOL-XR
Rating	72/100	70/100
Pharmacy pays	~$7.33 /30	~$7.33 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CARBAMAZEPINE	CARBAMAZEPINE
Manufacturer	Validus Pharms	Novartis
Dosage forms	Capsule, extended release	Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Mood Stabilizer	Mood Stabilizer
Boxed warning	Boxed warning	Boxed warning
Half-life	about 12 to 17 hours once you have been taking it regularly (25 to 65 hours after the very first dose)	about 12 to 17 hours once you have been taking it regularly (25 to 65 hours after the very first dose)
Treats	Bipolar Disorder, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Psychotic Disorders	Bipolar Disorder, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Psychotic Disorders

equetro tegretol-xr

Rating

72/100

70/100

Pharmacy pays

~$7.33 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CARBAMAZEPINE

Manufacturer

Validus Pharms

Novartis

Dosage forms

Capsule, extended release

Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Mood Stabilizer

Boxed warning

Half-life

about 12 to 17 hours once you have been taking it regularly (25 to 65 hours after the very first dose)

Treats

Bipolar Disorder, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Psychotic Disorders

Frequently asked questions

Which is better-rated, Equetro or Tegretol-XR?

By our independent rating, Equetro scores higher — 3.6 vs 3.5 out of 5 for Tegretol-XR. Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data.

Which is cheaper, Equetro or Tegretol-XR?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $7.33 for a 30-count supply, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Equetro and Tegretol-XR?

Both Equetro and Tegretol-XR share the active ingredient Carbamazepine.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.