Medication information
Prescription

Topiramate

Anticonvulsant — also used for migraine prevention

Topiramate (Topamax) is used in epilepsy and to prevent migraines. Common side effects include word-finding difficulty, weight loss, and tingling. Doses are titrated up.

How the pharmacy helps

We dispense 25, 50, 100, and 200 mg.

Access framing

Available by prescription only.

Access

Available by prescription only.

Forms and strengths

Medication entries grouped here

Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.

Brand / GenericStrengthFormDINRecord
Topamax
Topiramate
100mgTabletActive
COMMON QUESTIONS

Questions
Topiramate Questions

Topiramate raises the risk of birth defects. Effective contraception is needed; tell the prescriber if planning pregnancy.
A known side effect, often called "word-finding fog." Usually settles or improves at lower doses.
Slight increase in risk. Drink water steadily.

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