Topamax

Topiramate belongs to a class of medications known as anticonvulsants.

Topiramate is used in the treatment certain types of seizures in epileptic patients or patients with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

Take topiramate exactly as prescibred by your health care professional.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

tingling/pain/numbness in the hands or feet
unusual weakness/tiredness
decreased sweating and/or rise in body temperature
redness/blistering/peeling/loosening of the skin(including inside the mouth)
vomiting
yellowing of the skin/eyes
restlessness
mood changes
difficulty breathing
irritability/other changes in mood
depression
fast/irregular breathing patterns
difficulty speaking
difficulty walking
difficulty controlling muscle movements
eye pain/redness/swelling
hearing impairment
kidney stones
nose bleeds
skin rash/itching
stomach pain with nausea/vomiting
swelling of the face/lips/tongue
vision problems
agitation

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

primidone
phenytoin
pioglitazone
probenecid
sevelamer
valproic acid
other hormones for birth control(including implants or injections)
bosentan
carbamazepine
dichlorphenamide
digoxin
ethanol
hydrochlorothiazide
medications for pain
medications for sleep
medications for muscle relaxation
methazolamide
phenobarbital
acetazolamide
birth control pills

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.

Do not treat yourself with OTC medication whilst on a course with this medication, without consulting with your health care professional.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 15-30 degrees C (59-86 degrees F) away from heat and moisture.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

other liver disease
diarrhea
glaucoma
kidney stones
kidney disease
lung disease
metabolic acidosis
following a ketogenic diet
scheduled for surgery(any kind)
cirrhosis of the liver