Topiramate can be used alone or in combination with other antiepileptic medications to control seizures.
It is available in an extended-release formulation for convenient once-daily dosing.
An oral solution is available for children and adults who have trouble swallowing pills.
There is a lower-cost generic version of topiramate on the market.
While topiramate can help with migraine prevention, it does not stop a migraine headache after it has begun.
Adverse effects of topiramate include serious eye problems, kidney stone formation, osteoporosis, and metabolic acidosis.
Topiramate can lead to congenital malformations such as oral clefts in the fetus, and this medicine is not safe for use during pregnancy. You must be on effective birth control during topiramate therapy to prevent pregnancy.
This antiepileptic drug can affect a child’s growth and prevent height and weight gain.
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