TARACTAN vs TEGRETOL-XR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. TARACTAN and TEGRETOL-XR are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	TARACTAN	TEGRETOL-XR
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	—	~$7.32 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CHLORPROTHIXENE	CARBAMAZEPINE
Manufacturer	Roche	Novartis
Dosage forms	Tablet	Tablet, extended release
Drug class	—	Mood Stabilizer
Boxed warning	None	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	Psychotic Disorders, Paranoid Schizophrenia	Bipolar Disorder, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Psychotic Disorders

taractan tegretol-xr

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

—

~$7.32 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CHLORPROTHIXENE

CARBAMAZEPINE

Manufacturer

Roche

Novartis

Dosage forms

Tablet

Tablet, extended release

Drug class

—

Mood Stabilizer

Boxed warning

None

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

Psychotic Disorders, Paranoid Schizophrenia

Bipolar Disorder, Tonic-Clonic Epilepsy, Psychotic Disorders

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Taractan and Tegretol-XR?

Taractan contains Chlorprothixene, while Tegretol-XR contains Carbamazepine — they have different active ingredients.

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.