TEGRETOL vs TERIL

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 11, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	TEGRETOL	TERIL
Rating	70/100	72/100
Pharmacy pays	~$7.33 /30	~$7.33 /30
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CARBAMAZEPINE	CARBAMAZEPINE
Manufacturer	Novartis	Taro
Dosage forms	Suspension, Tablet	Suspension, Tablet
Drug class	Mood Stabilizer	Mood Stabilizer
Boxed warning	None	None
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

tegretol teril

Rating

70/100

72/100

Pharmacy pays

~$7.33 /30

Type

Active ingredient

CARBAMAZEPINE

Manufacturer

Novartis

Taro

Dosage forms

Suspension, Tablet

Drug class

Mood Stabilizer

Boxed warning

None

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, Tegretol or Teril?

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

Which is cheaper, Tegretol or Teril?

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 Tegretol and Teril?

Both Tegretol and Teril 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.