Topiramate Benefits & Uses

Topiramate is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Epilepsy

Other Benefits

Migraine (Read More - Home remedies for migraines)
Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome

Topiramate Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Migraine Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: gradually increases upto 50 mg twice daily
Geriatric	Disease: Migraine Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: gradually increases upto 50 mg twice daily
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Migraine Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: gradually increases upto 50 mg twice daily
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Epilepsy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: gradually increases upto 350 mg/day

Topiramate Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Topiramate is used -

Moderate

Altered taste
Memory problems
Blurred vision
Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Mild

Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Sleepiness
Nausea or vomiting
Paresthesia
Diarrhoea
Fatigue
पेट दर्द
Tiredness

Topiramate Related Warnings

Is the use of Topiramate safe for pregnant women?

Topiramate can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Topiramate right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Topiramate safe during breastfeeding?

Topiramate may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Topiramate on the Kidneys?

Topiramate rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Topiramate on the Liver?

Topiramate has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Topiramate on the Heart?

You can take Topiramate without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Topiramate with Other Drugs

Topiramate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Abacavir,Lamivudine

Caffeine

Phenytoin

Topiramate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Topiramate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Depression
Suicidal Tendency
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Topiramate

Is this Topiramate habit forming or addictive?

Topiramate does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Topiramate. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Topiramate should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Topiramate has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.

Yes

Topiramate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Topiramate

Taking Topiramate with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Topiramate

Taking alcohol with Topiramate can be dangerous.

Severe