The risk may be greater in people who have had these thoughts or actions in the past
Topamax reduces the frequency and duration of seizures and is used in the treatment of certain types of epilepsy
TOPAMAX is not used Topiramate is a medication that works in the brain and is sometimes used in patients with bipolar disorder (also known as manic depression)
More common side effects in people taking Topamax to prevent migraine headaches include: feelings of burning or numbness in your hands and feet
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Uses Before taking Warnings Dosage Side effects Overdose FAQ Uses of Topamax: It is used to treat seizures
This Medication Guide summarizes the most important information about TOPAMAX ®
Topamax (topiramate) is a drug approved to treat seizures in adults and children and to reduce the frequency of migraine headaches in people 12 years of age
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Adults and adolescents (age 17 or older): The typical starting dose is 25 mg to 50 mg by mouth once daily
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Topamax is a brand-name drug that contains the active drug topiramate
Data sources include Micromedex (updated 4 Feb 2024), Cerner Multum™
The effect of topiramate-induced metabolic acidosis has not been studied in pregnancy; however, metabolic acidosis in pregnancy (due to other causes) can cause decreased fetal growth, decreased fetal oxygenation, and fetal death, and may affect the ability of the fetus to tolerate labor
Of the total drug interactions, 106 are major, 177 are moderate, and 3 are minor
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During the titration period, the initial dose of TOPAMAX ® is 25 mg/day nightly for the first week
Data sources include Micromedex (updated 4 Feb 2024), Cerner Multum™
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Topamax (topiramate) is not an anticholinergic drug, it belongs to the drug class of carbonic anhydrase inhibitor anticonvulsants
Yes, topiramate (Topamax) has been shown to cause hair loss (alopecia) in studies, but it is not a common side effect
Topamax is used alone (as monotherapy) as initial treatment of partial-onset