What is topiramate 100mg tablet used for?
What is topiramate 100mg tablet used for?
Topiramate is a medicine used to treat epilepsy. These are also called anti-epileptic medicines. It can also be taken to prevent migraine. This medicine is only available on prescription.
Is it safe to take 100 mg of Topamax?
The recommended initial target dose for topiramate monotherapy in adults is 100 mg/day to 200 mg/day in 2 divided doses. The maximum recommended daily dose is 500 mg/day in 2 divided doses. Some patients with refractory forms of epilepsy have tolerated topiramate monotherapy at doses of 1,000 mg/day.
Is topiramate good for weight loss?
Yes, topiramate (Topamax) has been shown to cause weight loss when used for both seizure control and migraine prevention. Topiramate (used by itself) is not specifically approved by the FDA for weight loss, but some doctors may prescribe it if you have seizures or migraine and need to lose weight, too.
Why is topiramate taken at night?
Topamax used to prevent migraine headaches: Adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older initially take Topamax as one dose at night for one week. After one week, the dose can be slowly increased and given as two doses per day, in the morning and evening.
Is topiramate bad for your liver?
Topiramate is thought to be rarely associated with liver injury and by and large known to cause liver toxicity in conjunction with other anticonvulsants.
What not to take with topiramate?
Avoid drinking alcohol or using illegal drugs while you are taking topiramate. They may decrease the benefits (e.g., worsen your symptoms) and increase adverse effects (e.g., sedation, dizziness).
Why does Topamax making me lose weight?
According to the Topamax website, one side effect of the drug is changes in the sensation of taste due to a reduction of saliva. In some patients, this change in taste may be so severe that they lose the pleasure associated with food, which may lead to weight loss. The American Diabetes Association reports other theories as well.
What is topiramate prescribed for?
Topamax (topiramate) is a seizure medicine, also called an anticonvulsant. Topiramate is used to treat seizures in adults and children who are at least 2 years old. Topamax is also used to prevent migraine headaches in adults and teenagers who are at least 12 years old.
