A client's blood concentration of carbamazepine is increased. When reviewing the client's medication history, use of which medication would alert the nurse to a possible interaction?

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Diltiazem interacts with carbamazepine, causing increased carbamazepine concentrations. Phenobarbital, primidone, and phenytoin interact with carbamazepine, leading to decreased carbamazepine concentrations.

A Client's Blood Concentration of Carbamazepine Is Increased