Description
Topamac 50 mg containing Topiramate (active ingredient) is an antiepileptic drug used alone or with other medications to control seizures. The medicine is effective as a monotherapy to treat seizure in adults and children over six years of age. Your doctor may prescribe Topiramate in conjunction with other drugs to treat seizures in adults and children aged two years of age and above. The medicine is also helpful in preventing headaches in adults.
Product Description
Before taking Topamac 50 mg, tell your doctor if you are allergic to Topiramate or any other inactive ingredients of the medicine. Before using this drug, tell your doctor about the medical history of kidney problems, mood disorders, liver issues, breathing problems, long term diarrhea, brittle bones, or metabolic imbalance in the body. This drug may impair your judgement skills. Use of marijuana and alcohol can worsen these effects. Therefore, it is essential to avoid alcoholic beverages. Discuss with your doctor if you are using marijuana. The antiepileptic drug may make you sweat les and you may be more likely to witness a heat stroke. Avoid task that cause your body to overheat. Exercise in hot whether or hot tubs may increase your risk of getting a heat stroke. Drink a lot of fluids especially in summer season, dress lightly, and if you overheat, immediately look for a place where you can rest and cool down. If you have fever headache, mood changes, get immediate medical help straight away.
Side Effects
Drowsiness, loss of coordination, weight loss, bad taste in your mouth, tingling of the hands and feets, and loss of appetite may occur. Other mental problems such as confusion, trouble concentrating, memory problems, language issues, and slowed thinking. If any of these persist for a long term or worsen, tell your doctor straight away. Remember that your doctor has prescribed Topamac 50 mg because he/she has judged that the benefit is greater than the risk of side effects. A lot of people who use this medicine do not experience side effects. Inform your doctor if you witness any of these serious side effects such as kidney stones. A small number of people who take this anti-convulsant drug anticonvulsant drugs for other conditions such as bipolar disorder and seizures may witness suicidal thoughts, mood problems, and suicidal thoughts. Tell your doctor straight away if you notice sudden changes in the mood, signs of depression, and suicidal thoughts.
How to Use
Read the prescription before you start using Topamac 50 mg and each time you visit your doctor’s clinic to get a refill. If you have any doubt related to the drug’s usage, please talk to your doctor. Topamac is available in the form of tablet that you can take it before or after consuming food. Swallow the tablet whole with a glass full of water. Drink plenty of fluids during the treatment unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. Dosage is based on the medical condition as well as the response to the treatment. For children the dosage is based on the weight of the child. Your doctor will gradually increase your dose as your condition improves.
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