Generic Topamax (Topiramate)
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Topiramate is used to treat convulsions, epilepsy in children and adults, and also to prevent migraines and certain psychiatric conditions. |
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Product Description
Common useTopiramate belongs to a group of anticonvulsant drugs. It is applied in treatment of epilepsy in children and adults. It is also used to treat essential tremor, bulimia nervosa, obsessive-compulsive disorder, alcoholism, smoking cessation, neuropathic pain, etc.
Dosage and direction
Take Topamax by mouth with a glass of water, with or without food. Avoid cutting, crushing or chewing this medicine.
Do not take the medicine more often than it is prescribed. Do not give up taking it except on the advice of your doctor.
It may need time for the medicine to help.
Consult your doctor concerning proper dose for you.
Precautions
Inform your health care professional if you have any allergies or if you have glaucoma, heart or lung disease, kidney or liver problems.
Avoid drinking alcohol and smoking while being treated with this medication.
Aged people can be more sensitive to side effects of the medicine.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feed.
Contraindications
Topamax should not be used by patients having demonstrated a reaction of hypersensitivity to it.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects are drowsiness, headaches and migraines, motor coordination impairment and/or upset stomach.
A very serious allergic reaction rarely occurs. Many people using this medicine do not have serious side effects.
Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
In case you notice the effects not listed here, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Drug interactions
Inform your doctor or chemist of all prescription and non-prescription medicines you are taking.
Topiramate can interact with:
* hormones for birth control, including implants or injections
* carbamazepine
* digoxin
* medications for pain, sleep, or muscle relaxation
* methazolamide
* valproic acid.
Turn to your doctor or pharmacist for more details.
Missed dose
If you have missed your dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you see that it is near the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not take your dose twice.
Overdose
If you think you have used too much of this medicine seek emergency medical attention right away. The symptoms of overdose usually include chest pain, nausea, irregular heartbeat, and feeling light-headed or fainting.
Storage
Store your medicines at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store your drugs in the bathroom. Keep all drugs away from reach of children and pets.
Disclaimer
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