Topirmat
Topirmat Products are primarily used for
Epilepsy/Seizures, Prevention of migraine, Lennox–Gastaut syndrome
About Topirmat Products
Uses of Topirmat Products
Topiramate is used for epilepsy/seizures, Prevention of migraine and Lennox–Gastaut syndrome.
Topirmat Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Topirmat are Dizziness, Fatigue, Fever, Paresthesia (tingling or pricking sensation), Psychomotor impairment, Sleepiness, Speech disorder, Weight loss, Decreased appetite, Joint pain, Abnormal vision.
Patient Concerns about Topirmat Products
Frequently asked questions about Topirmat Products
Frequently asked questions about Topiramate
Q. For how long do I need to take Topirmat 50mg Tablet?
The dose and duration of this medicine will depend on your doctor’s advice. Topirmat 50mg Tablet does not cure your condition (seizures/migraine) but prevents them from occurring. So, you may have to keep taking it for months or years depending on improvement in your symptoms and side effects that may occur.
Q. Is Topirmat 50mg Tablet good for anxiety?
Topirmat 50mg Tablet is not indicated for the treatment of anxiety. Please consult your doctor before taking the medicine.
Q. What are the serious side effects of Topirmat 50mg Tablet?
Serious side effects of Topirmat 50mg Tablet are rare. The serious effects of Topirmat 50mg Tablet may include glaucoma (difficulty in seeing, eye pain, and blurred vision), kidney stones (sharp pain in your sides or lower back), and metabolic acidosis (tiredness, loss of appetite, irregular and faint heartbeat). Other serious side effects of Topirmat 50mg Tablet could be suicidal thoughts and insufficient sweating (some children taking Topirmat 50mg Tablet may not sweat enough in hot weather, causing their body temperatures to rise).
Q. I am taking valproic acid for fits. Will Topirmat 50mg Tablet interfere with the working of valproic acid? Can this combination be taken?
Topirmat 50mg Tablet does not interfere with the working of valproic acid, but it increases the risk of getting excess levels of ammonia in the blood (hyperammonemia). Increased levels of ammonia in the blood can be dangerous and may cause difficulty in thinking, remembering information, or solving problems. It may also decrease your alertness and make you feel very sleepy with low energy. Immediately inform your doctor if you notice these symptoms. It is important to know that, in rare cases, Topirmat 50mg Tablet alone can cause hyperammonemia.
Q. Can Topirmat 50mg Tablet be used in children?
Yes, Topirmat 50mg Tablet is used for seizures in children more than 2 years of age. However, because of the lack of any reports, this medicine is not recommended to be used in children for migraines.
Q. Since I have started using Topirmat 50mg Tablet people are saying that I have lost weight. Is it because of Topirmat 50mg Tablet or something else for which I should get investigated?
It could be due to Topirmat 50mg Tablet because Topirmat 50mg Tablet commonly causes weight loss probably due to a decrease in appetite. If you still have any doubts, talk to your doctor who will advise you appropriately.
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₹140
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