Topamax
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Topamax?
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Topiramate?;CO Topiramate;Dom-Topiramate;Mint-Topiramate;Mylan-Topiramate;Novo-Topiramate;PHL-Topiramate;PMS-Topiramate;PRO-Topiramate;ratio-Topiramate;Sandoz-Topiramate;Topamax?;ZYM-Topiramate
Uses
- It is used to treat seizures.
- It is used to treat painful nerve diseases.
- It is used to treat headaches.
- It is used to stop migraine headaches.
- Topiramate may slow electrical activity in the brain.
- It works in the brain to ease pain.
Dosing
How to take
- Take as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Swallow tablet whole. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- You may sprinkle contents of sprinkle capsule on soft food or liquid. Do not chew.
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
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