Topiramate

What it is

Topiramate is a medication used to treat certain types of seizures and prevent migraines. It requires a prescription in India.

What it is used for

Topiramate is used to treat different types of seizures, including partial-onset seizures, primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures, and seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome. It is also used to prevent migraines.

• Partial-onset seizures
• Primary generalized tonic-clonic seizures
• Seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome
• Preventive treatment of migraine

How it works

Topiramate works by decreasing abnormal excitement in the brain, which helps to control seizures and prevent migraines. It affects certain chemicals in the brain that can trigger seizures and migraines.

How it is sold in India

In India Topiramate comes as tablets.

Common side effects

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Who should not take it

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Brand names

134 medicines sold in India contain Topiramate.

Brands sold in India include Topirol, Topex, Topaz, Nextop, Topema, Topiram, Epitop, Cerbilep. Whichever name is on the strip, the medicine inside is the one described on this page.

Where this comes from

• MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM): Topiramate
• FDA drug label (US National Library of Medicine, DailyMed)

We do not publish doses. How much to take depends on your age, weight and other conditions — ask your doctor or pharmacist.

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