Common Questions about Topiramate

Is topiramate used for anxiety or depression?

Topiramate is not FDA-approved for anxiety or depression. Your healthcare provider will prescribe appropriate medications if you have depression or anxiety symptoms.

Does topiramate help you sleep?

Topiramate is not an FDA-approved treatment for insomnia (difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep). However, drowsiness is one of the common side effects of topiramate. Some people find that this medicine helps them sleep.

Should topiramate be taken daily?

Yes, topiramate should be taken daily as prescribed (once or twice daily dosing). This medicine will control seizures and prevent migraine headaches but will not cure the underlying condition. Continue taking topiramate even if your seizures or migraine headaches are well controlled.

Is topiramate safe during pregnancy?

No, topiramate is not safe during pregnancy. It can cause serious birth defects and slow growth in an unborn baby. Call your doctor immediately if you become pregnant while on topiramate.

What happens if you stop taking topiramate?

If you are taking topiramate for seizure disorders, stopping this medicine suddenly can result in worsening seizure control. Do not stop topiramate abruptly. Your doctor will tell you how to reduce your topiramate dose slowly to prevent withdrawal seizures.

What is the price of topiramate without insurance?

Without insurance, topiramate can be as high as $204.99, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $9.08 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price, and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescription drugs—whether you have insurance or not.

What is the price of topiramate with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on topiramate—Copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for topiramate. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medicine, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.