82993715_ines___UW_Health___Madison__WI_n_medicines_that_are_monitored_What_they_do
[Examples] Anticonvulsants Examples: Carbamazepine Phenytoin Valproic acid [Why monitor them] It may take time and careful, controlled adjustments to find the right combination, schedule, and dose for you. [Tests you may have] Blood test to check the drug level in your blood [How often] At least once a year or as often as your doctor suggests [What they do] 
These medicines help prevent or control seizures and help treat chronic pain.
Monitoring Your Medicines | UW Health | Madison, WI