Topiramate (Topamax)
$1.83
Topamax contains Topiramate and prevents seizures and migraine attacks by calming overactive nerve signals.
Drug Information
6 reviews for Topiramate (Topamax)
Topamax contains Topiramate.
Topiramate is a medicine for epilepsy and for preventing migraines.
What is it used for?
- Epilepsy (focal and generalised seizures)
- Preventing migraine headaches in adults
How does it work?
Topiramate calms nerve cells in several ways: it blocks sodium channels, boosts the calming chemical GABA, and reduces the excitatory chemical glutamate.
This information is written in simple words to help you understand this product. It does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Read these points before you start. If any of them apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist first.
- Do not stop taking it suddenly, even if you feel well. This can bring on seizures. Your doctor will lower the dose slowly if you need to stop.
- A small number of people taking seizure medicines have thoughts of self-harm. Tell your doctor straight away if you notice changes in your mood.
- It can make you sleepy or dizzy. Do not drive until you know how it affects you, and follow the driving rules for epilepsy in your country.
- Alcohol can make drowsiness worse and may make seizures more likely.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. Some seizure medicines can harm an unborn baby, but stopping suddenly can also be dangerous.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems.
- It can harm an unborn baby. Women who could get pregnant must use effective contraception. It can make hormonal contraceptives less effective at higher doses.
- Drink plenty of fluids to help prevent kidney stones.
- It can reduce sweating and raise body temperature, especially in children in hot weather.
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every other medicine, vitamin or herbal product you use.
- Keep this product out of the reach and sight of children.
Like all medicines, Topamax can cause side effects, but not everybody gets them.
Common side effects
- Feeling sleepy or tired
- Dizziness or feeling unsteady
- Headache
- Feeling sick
- Tingling in the hands and feet
- Loss of appetite and weight loss
- Trouble finding words, poor memory or concentration
- Changes in taste, especially fizzy drinks
These are usually mild and often get better as your body gets used to it. Tell your doctor if they bother you or do not go away.
Stop using it and get medical help straight away if you notice:
- Thoughts of harming yourself, or sudden changes in mood or behaviour
- A severe skin rash, especially with blisters, peeling, mouth sores or fever
- Seizures that are more frequent or last longer
- Fever, swollen glands and feeling unwell (a rare allergic reaction)
- Sudden eye pain, blurred vision or red eye (possible glaucoma)
- Pain in the side or back, or blood in urine (kidney stones)
This is not a complete list. If you notice anything unusual, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Take it twice a day, with or without food.
- Swallow the tablet whole. It tastes bitter if broken.
- For migraine, a common dose is 50 mg twice a day, reached slowly from 25 mg a day. For epilepsy, doses are often higher.
If you miss a dose: Take it as soon as you remember, unless it is nearly time for your next dose. Never take two doses at once.
If you use too much: Contact your doctor, a poison control centre or your local emergency number straight away, even if you feel fine. Take the pack with you.
How to store it: Keep it in its original pack at room temperature (below 25°C / 77°F), away from heat, damp and direct sunlight. Do not use it after the expiry date.
- QCan I stop Topamax if I have not had a seizure for a long time?
- A
Only with your doctor's advice. Stopping suddenly can bring seizures back. If stopping is right for you, it will be done slowly.
- QCan I drink alcohol with Topamax?
- A
It is best to avoid or strictly limit alcohol. It can make you more drowsy and may trigger seizures.
- QCan I drive while taking Topamax?
- A
It depends on your seizure control and local driving rules. Ask your doctor.

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