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Topiramate is used for:
Treating seizures in certain patients. It may be used alone or with other medicines. It is also used to prevent migraine headaches. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Topiramate is an anticonvulsant that is also effective for preventing migraine headaches. It affects several chemicals in the brain that help to reduce seizure activity and prevent migraine headaches from occurring.
Do NOT use Topiramate if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Topiramate
- you are taking a carbonic anhydrase inhibitor (eg, acetazolamide)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
How to use Topiramate :
Use Topiramate as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Topiramate by mouth with or without food.
- Drink plenty of fluids while taking Topiramate to prevent kidney stones from forming.
- Swallow Topiramate whole. Do not crush, break, or chew before swallowing.
- Do not suddenly stop taking Topiramate . Suddenly stopping Topiramate may cause seizures to occur more often. If you need to stop Topiramate , your doctor will gradually lower your dose.
- If you miss a dose of Topiramate , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Topiramate .
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