Warnings Before taking Dosage Interactions FAQ What is topiramate? Topiramate is a seizure medicine, also called an anticonvulsant
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” Topamax (topiramate) is an anti-seizure medication usually prescribed for people with epilepsy, but it can also be prescribed to help people who are alcohol-dependent to stop drinking
Topiramate (Topamax) is a medication approved to treat certain types of seizures and to prevent
Topamax (topiramate) is used to prevent seizures in adults and children and to prevent migraine headaches
It works by calming overactive nerves in your body
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Although it is not harmful in terms of its effect
According to the drug label information provided by the FDA, Topamax topiramate is available in 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, and 200 mg tablets or as 15 mg and 25 mg “Sprinkle Capsules” that can either be taken whole or opened up to sprinkle the coated beads of medicine in the capsule over a spoonful of soft
While Topamax’s mechanism of action is unclear, we know that the drug blocks sodium channels in the body that deliver electrical impulses to excitable cells (such as nerve, muscle, and brain cells)
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However, there were only a few studies backing these medications, with only 70–100 patients each—so while they show promise, it’s not definite since small studies are notorious for inflated effect sizes
Consequently there is particular interest in topiramate (Topamax and generic), a drug approved to treat certain types of seizures and prevent migraine headaches, but is used off-label to control Topamax can be used off-label, to treat nightmares associated with post-traumatic stress disorder
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