Topamax questions??????

Question

i was currently put on topamax 50mg twice a day for migraines. I just wanted to hear peoples thoughts on this medicine and if it works for them. i've heard all sorts of side effects but i guess i wont know if they are true for me untill i try it.

are there other meds that will increase the effect of this med? is there anything i should stay away from that will increase the effects of this medication??

THANKS!!!

Answer 1

Before taking Topamax

Do not use this medication if you are allergic to topiramate.

Before taking Topamax, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

kidney disease or a history of kidney stones;

liver disease;

glaucoma;

asthma, emphysema, or bronchitis; or

if you have recently had surgery.

FDA pregnancy category C. Topamax may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

You may have thoughts about suicide while taking this medication. Tell your doctor if you have new or worsening depression or suicidal thoughts during the first several months of treatment, or whenever your dose is changed.

Your family or other caregivers should also be alert to changes in your mood or symptoms. Your doctor will need to check you at regular visits. Do not miss any scheduled appointments.

Topamax can make birth control pills less effective. Talk with your doctor about other forms of birth control if you are trying to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication. It is not known whether this medication passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use Topamax without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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What should I avoid while taking Topamax?

Topamax can cause side effects that may impair your vision or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert and able to see clearly. Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase some of the side effects of Topamax, and can also increase the risk of a seizure. Cold or allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, sleeping pills, muscle relaxers, and medicine for seizures, depression or anxiety can add to sleepiness caused by Topamax. Tell your doctor if you regularly use any of these other medicines.

Ketogenic or "ketosis" diets that are high in protein and low in carbohydrates can increase the risk of kidney stones. Avoid the use of such diets while you are taking Topamax.

Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather. Drink extra fluids in these situations.

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Topamax side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have any new or worsening symptoms such as: mood or behavior changes, depression, anxiety, or if you feel agitated, hostile, restless, hyperactive (mentally or physically), or have thoughts about suicide or hurting yourself.

Stop taking Topamax and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

sudden vision loss, pain around or behind your eyes;

dry mouth, increased thirst, confusion, drowsiness, decreased sweating, increased body temperature, and hot, dry skin,

nausea, vomiting, increased urination, muscle pain or weakness, fast heart rate, feeling light-headed, fainting, or seizure (convulsions); or

severe pain in your side or lower back, painful or difficult urination.

Less serious side effects may include:

slowed thinking, memory problems, trouble concentrating;

problems with speech or balance;

numbness or tingling;

sleep problems (insomnia);

tired feeling;

headache, dizziness; or

loss of appetite, weight loss;

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

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What other drugs will affect Topamax?

Before taking Topamax, tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

amitriptyline (Elavil, Etrafon);

atropine (Donnatal, and others);

benztropine (Cogentin);

glycopyrrolate (Robinul);

hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Hyzaar, Lopressor, Vasoretic, Zestoretic);

methscopolamine (Pamine) or scopolamine (Transderm-Scop);

risperidone (Risperdal);

bladder or urinary medications such as darifenacin(Enablex), oxybutynin (Ditropan, Oxytrol), tolterodine (Detrol), or solifenacin (Vesicare);

bronchodilators such as ipratropium (Atrovent) or tiotropium (Spiriva);

diabetes medicine you take by mouth, such as pioglitazone (Actos) or metformin (Actoplus Met, Avandamet, Glucophage, Fortamet);

glaucoma medications such as acetazolamide (Diamox), methazolamide (Neptazane), or dichlorphenamide (Daranide);

irritable bowel medications such as dicyclomine (Bentyl), hyoscyamine (Anaspaz, Cystospaz, Levsin, and others), propantheline (Pro-Banthine); or

other seizure medications such as carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Tegretol), lamotrigine (Lamictal), phenytoin (Dilantin), or valproic acid (Depakote, Depakene).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with Topamax. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Answer 2

Topiramate (topamax) is used for:

Treating certain kinds of seizures in patients 2 years of age or older. It is also prescribed to prevent migraine headache in adults.

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