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What is an important contraindication to carbamazepine therapy?

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Carbamazepine carries a black box warning for potentially fatal dermatologic reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), especially in patients with the HLA-B*1502 allele [1.4.3]. Understanding 'What is an important contraindication to carbamazepine therapy?' is crucial for patient safety.