Swallow the tablet whole
Topiramate is used alone or with other medications to prevent and control seizures (
Warning: The primary use of topiramate is to treat seizures, and it was
They may need regular growth checks
It has also been used to treat alcoholism, eating disorders, tremors, obesity, diabetes, and psychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder
Topamax is also commonly used to prevent migraine headaches in adults
Below is the typical dosage schedule for migraine prevention: Week 1: 25 mg in the evening
It has also been used to treat alcoholism, eating disorders, tremors, obesity, diabetes, and psychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder
In a Topiramate Brand name: Topamax
If rapid withdrawal of Topamax is medically required as determined by your doctor, you will need to monitored and followed closely
You may have a higher risk of metabolic acidosis (very high level of acid in the blood) as a side effect of the drug
5 mg/L
Looking only at women with topiramate monotherapy, the RR for oral clefts was 1
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associated with long-term use of phentermine and topiramate extended-release indicate that this combination may be a safe and effective option for reducing weight in overweight/obese patients at low-to-intermediate cardiovascular risk
To be safe, don't drive a car, operate machinery, or do anything that requires a lot of focus until you know how this medication affects you
Topamax used alone for seizures (partial-onset seizures and primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures): Adults and children 10 years of age and older usually start taking Topamax twice a day, in the morning and in the evening
More common side effects in people taking Topamax to prevent migraine headaches include: feelings of burning or numbness in your hands and feet