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Topiramate is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Topiramate depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Topiramate is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Topiramate is used -
Moderate
Mild
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.
Is the use of Topiramate safe during breastfeeding?
Topiramate may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Topiramate on the Kidneys?
Topiramate rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Topiramate on the Liver?
Topiramate has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Topiramate on the Heart?
You can take Topiramate without any fear of damage to the heart.
Topiramate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Topiramate unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Topiramate habit forming or addictive?
Topiramate does not cause addiction.
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.
Is it safe?
Topiramate should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Topiramate has been seen to have positive effect on patients with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Topiramate
Taking Topiramate with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Topiramate
Taking alcohol with Topiramate can be dangerous.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1018-1019
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 420
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Topamax® (topiramate)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Trokendi XR (topiramate)