INDICATIONS
Topamax is used for treating seizures in a few patients. It could possibly be used alone or to medicines. It is also used to prevent migraines. Topamax is an anticonvulsant which is also effective for preventing migraine headaches. It affects several chemicals inside the brain that help to cut back seizure activity and stop headaches from occurring.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use Topamax as directed from your doctor.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how precisely to utilize Topamax.
STORAGE
Store Topamax at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store from heat, light, and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Topamax from the reach of children and faraway from pets.
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Active Ingredient: Topiramate.
All medicines could cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, unwanted effects.
Check with your medical professional if all of these most frequent side effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; decreased sweating; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; flu-like symptoms; headache; loss of appetite; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; numbness or tingling of your skin; runny nose; sore throat; stomach pain or upset; taste changes; tiredness; sleep disorders; weight loss.
Seek medical attention without delay if all of these severe side effects occur:
Severe allergies (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blood in the urine; blurred vision; bone pain; chest pain; confusion; decreased coordination; depression; double vision or any other vision changes; eye pain; irregular heartbeat; loss in consciousness; memory problems; menstrual changes; mental or mood changes; muscle or pain, cramps, or weakness; rapid, shallow breathing; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; ringing inside ears; severe or persistent lack of appetite; severe stomach, side, or lumbar pain; significant fat loss; speech problems; stupor; suicidal thoughts or actions; tremor; trouble thinking, concentrating, or remembering things; trouble walking; unexplained fever; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual eye movements; unusual tiredness.
This is not a complete set of all negative effects that will occur. If you might have questions about negative effects, contact your doctor.
Do NOT use Topamax if:
Contact a medical expert or health care provider without delay if all of these apply to you.
Some medical conditions may interact with Topamax. Tell your health care provider when you have any medical ailments, especially if any with the following apply to you:
Some medicines may connect to Topamax. Tell your health care provider if you are taking every other medicines, especially any from the following:
This may not be an entire listing of all interactions that will occur. Ask your medical provider if Topamax may interact with medicines that you simply take. Check with your medical provider before you begin, stop, or change the dose associated with a medicine.
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