Interactions / Warnings:
Topamate 100mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol.
Pregnancy interaction:
Topamate 100mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Topamate should be taken at the same time every day to maintain consistent levels in your body. Do not stop using Topamate without talking to your doctor, even if you feel better. Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids throughout the day while taking Topamate. This can reduce the risk of kidney stones. Proper hydration prior to and during activities such as exercise or exposure to warm temperature may reduce the risk of side effects such as decreased sweating and rise in body temperature. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Topamate, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines to treat glaucoma. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Side Effects:
Dizziness, Sleepiness, Nausea, Altered taste, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Fatigue, Diarrhoea, Weight loss, Memory impairment.
How to use:
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Topamate 100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Topamate 100mg Tablet is an antiepileptic medication. It controls seizures or fits by decreasing the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.
Faq for medicine:
Q: Is Topamate a narcotic : No. Topamate is not a narcotic, benzodiazepine, MAOI, or a blood-thinning drug?
Q: Can I take Topamate for weight loss?
A: No. Topamate is not indicated for weight loss. It is indicated for the treatment of seizures and migraine headaches. Please consult your doctor before taking the medicine
Q: Is Topamate good for anxiety?
A: Topamate is not indicated for the treatment of anxiety. Please consult your doctor before taking the medicine
Q: Is Topamate safe?
A: Topamate is relatively safe if used as recommended. In case of any side-effects, consult your doctor
Q: Can I take topiramate with naproxen : Topiramate can be taken with naproxen, paracetamol, tramadol, Advil (ibuprofen), or garcinia only if prescribed by your doctor. Topiramate should not be taken with Nyquil, methadone, Percocet (oxycodone), Phenteramine, Zoloft (sertraline), and Vicodin (hydrocodone)?
Q: Does Topamate cause acne : Yes. Topamate may cause acne, tiredness, weight loss, itching, low blood pressure, or insomnia. It does not cause weight gain. If you experience any such symptoms, please consult your doctor?
Q: Does Topamate affect birth control?
A: Yes. Topamate may affect the action of oral contraceptive pills. Please consult your doctor to confirm whether you require a secondary birth control measure while taking Topamate.
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