INDICATIONS
Topamax can be used for treating seizures in a few patients. It could be used alone or with other medicines. It is also employed to prevent headaches. Topamax is an anticonvulsant that's also effective for preventing migraine headaches. It affects several chemicals inside brain that help to cut back seizure activity preventing migraine headaches from occurring.
INSTRUCTIONS
Use Topamax as directed because of your doctor.
Ask your medical provider questions you might have about how exactly to utilize Topamax.
STORAGE
Store Topamax at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, light, and moisture. Do not store inside bathroom. Keep Topamax out from the reach of kids and away from pets.
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Active Ingredient: Topiramate.
All medicines could cause unwanted effects, but some people have no, or minor, negative effects.
Check with a medical expert if these most popular unwanted effects persist or become bothersome:
Constipation; decreased sweating; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; flu-like symptoms; headache; decrease of appetite; nausea; nervousness or anxiety; numbness or tingling of the epidermis; runny nose; sore throat; stomach pain or upset; taste changes; tiredness; trouble sleeping; weight loss.
Seek medical attention without delay if some of these severe side effects occur:
Severe allergy symptoms (rash; hives; itching; lack of breath; tightness inside chest; swelling with the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blood in the urine; blurred vision; bone pain; chest pain; confusion; decreased coordination; depression; double vision or other vision changes; eye pain; irregular heartbeat; decrease of consciousness; memory problems; menstrual changes; mental or mood changes; muscle or joint, cramps, or weakness; rapid, shallow breathing; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; ringing in the ears; severe or persistent lack of appetite; severe stomach, side, or low back pain; significant fat loss; speech problems; stupor; suicidal thoughts or actions; tremor; trouble thinking, concentrating, or remembering things; trouble walking; unexplained fever; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual eye movements; unusual tiredness.
This is not a whole listing of all unwanted effects which could occur. If you might have questions on unwanted effects, contact your medical provider.
Do NOT use Topamax if:
Contact your physician or physician right away if some of these affect you.
Some health conditions may talk with Topamax. Tell your health care provider for those who have any medical conditions, especially if any from the following connect with you:
Some medicines may connect to Topamax. Tell your doctor if you are taking every other medicines, especially any with the following:
This will not be a complete list of all interactions which could occur. Ask your health care provider if Topamax may interact along with other medicines that you just take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of the medicine.
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