Topiramate (Generic Topamax) Uses
Topiramate (Generic Topamax) is an oral drug that is used to prevent the seizures of epilepsy.
Topiramate is used as an add-on treatment for adults and children over two years of age whose epilepsy has not been well controlled by other antiepileptic medicines. It can also be used as a single treatment for adults and children over six years of age who have newly diagnosed epilepsy.
Topiramate is also prescribed by specialists to prevent migraine headaches in adults, for example, for those who have three or more migraine attacks per month, or frequent migraines that significantly interfere with daily routine. It is not fully understood how topiramate works to prevent migraines.
Possible Side Effects
In adults, the most common side effects of topiramate are tiredness, dizziness, coordination problems, speech problems, changes in vision or double vision, difficulty with memory, and sensory distortion.
In children, the most common side effects are drowsiness, tiredness, loss of appetite, nervousness, difficulty with concentration/attention, weight decrease, aggressive reaction and difficulty with memory.
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