A prescription medicine, topiramate is used for treating epilepsy and preventing migraines. This eMedTV page further describes topiramate, explains how the drug works, offers dosing information, and provides a list of possible side effects.
Fatigue, nausea, and confusion are some of the side effects of topiramate that have been reported by adults. This eMedTV segment also lists side effects seen in children and describes serious side effects that require immediate medical attention.
What is topiramate used for? As this eMedTV resource explains, topiramate is used for the prevention of migraines and the treatment of epilepsy. Occasionally, it can also be used "off-label" for treating absence, atonic, or myoclonic seizures.
The recommended topiramate dosage for migraine prevention is 50 mg twice a day. This part of the eMedTV library also offers topiramate dosing recommendations for epilepsy treatment and provides precautions and tips for taking the medication.
Medicines that may cause drug interactions with topiramate include metformin, carbamazepine, and digoxin. This eMedTV page lists other drugs that can lead to topiramate interactions and describes the possible effects of combining these medications.
Topiramate can cause kidney stones, psychiatric problems, and glaucoma. This eMedTV page contains other important precautions and warnings with topiramate, including more potentially dangerous side effects that may occur.
