Should not be administered in patients with a history of hepatic disease, serious blood disorder hypersensitivity to the drug, or any of the tricyclic compounds, such as amitriptyline, imipramine, nortriptyline, trimipramine, etc. RiteMED Carbamazepine should not be used immediately before, in conjunction with, or immediately after an MAO inhibitor. MAO inhibitors should be discontinued for a minimum of fourteen days or longer if the clinical condition allows.