This medication is used for treatment of Epilepsy (seizures). It can also be used to prevent migraine headaches (not used for treatment of migraine headaches).
topiramate
This medication is used as an adjunctive therapy (treatment given along with the main treatment) for different types of seizures (sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the brain which may produce changes in your behavior, movements of consciousness) and in certain types of epilepsy (a brain disorder which causes you to have seizures) in patients inadequately controlled by other medications. It is also used in migraine prophylaxis (to prevent a brain disorder which causes intense headaches). Consult your doctor for further details.
Contradications
This medication is contraindicated in people who already have depression, memory loss, difficulty concentrating, confusion or suicidal thoughts. It should also not be used in patients who have eye problems such as glaucoma (increased pressure in the eye) or reduced visual acuity (decrease in sharpness of vision) as well as in patients who have liver problems or kidney stones among a host of other conditions. For further details, contact your doctor.
Side effects
Patients using this medication may at times experience confusion, somnolence (feeling extremely sleepy or drowsy), anxiety , depression ,headache, speech and visual disturbances , finding it difficult to concentrate, mood changes , abnormal behavior , ear pain , dyspnea (difficulty in breathing ), impaired balance and co-ordination ,anemia (less red blood cells in the body), cough , nephrolithiasis (kidney stones) and ataxia (loss of control of body movements). This is not a comprehensive list. If you experience any of these symptoms or others for a prolonged period of time, please consult your doctor immediately.
Expert Advice
- Take Topiramate precisely as directed by your doctor.
- Keep Topiramate at room temperature, away from excess heat, direct sunlight and moisture.
- Keep Topiramate out of children’s and pets’ reach.
- Do not use Topiramate after its expiry date has passed.
FAQs
What are the uses of Topiramate?
How to store Topiramate?
Please store this medicine at room temperature (18-25 Celsius). Keep medicine away from excessive light, moisture, and children. Please do not flush medicines down the toilet. Please read the leaflet provided with the medicine for further storage guidance.
What are the side effects of this medicine?
This medicine may have the following side effects: • Memory problems/ impairment • Speech/language problems (rarely) • Weight loss
What are the precautions for taking Topiramate?
You may feel drowsy therefore do not do work requiring alertness e.g. driving immediately after taking this medicine • May decrease sweating ability therefore avoid hot and humid places, wear light loose clothing, and stay hydrated
Does Topiramate have any effect on pregnancy and lactation?
This medicine should only be used during pregnancy if no safer alternate is available. It may harm an unborn baby. Consult your health care provider before use of this medicine. This medicine passes into breast-milk and effects may be undesirable. Consult your health care provider for further guidance.
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