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What is topiramate?
Generic Name:
topiramate
Other Brand Names:
Topamax
,
Topamax Sprinkle
,
Topiramate Sprinkle
Topiramate is a seizure medication, also called an anticonvulsant.
Topiramate is used alone or in combination with other medications to prevent seizures in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.
Topiramate is also used to prevent migraine headaches. Topiramate
will only prevent
migraine headaches or reduce the number of attacks. It
will not treat
a headache that has already begun.
Topiramate may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What are the possible side effects of taking topiramate?
What is the most important information I should know about topiramate?
Posts on topiramate
(257)
topiramate for weight loss...how safe is it? - Weight Loss Alternatives Community
- Dec 03, 2009
I was told by mr dr. last week that this drug called topiramate is a new drug in the market...
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- Oct 01, 2009
Currently I take; 125mcg levythyroxin( for hypothyroidism), 150 mg Trazedone (to help me s...
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- Oct 10, 2008
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- Feb 04, 2008
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- Jun 02, 2007
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- May 11, 2007
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- May 31, 2007
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- Mar 20, 2007
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- Apr 07, 2006
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Journals about topiramate
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Topamax and Another Acute Glaucoma Attack - Almost.
by
Michael J Kutryb, MD
, Aug 09, 2008 10:05PM
- 65 Comments
I hope anyone who uses Topamax for any reason is fully aware of the serious risk of ac...
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