Generic for Topamax for seizures (convulsions) - Drug Information

Generic Name - Topiramate

Category - Anti-convulsants

Indications

Seizures (convulsions)
Generic Topamax is effective in helping to control seizures (convulsions) in adults or children with various forms of epilepsy. Generic Topamax(Topiramate) may also be prescribed for other conditions, such as prevention of migraine headaches.

Generic for Topamax Contraindications and Drug Interactions

Generic Topamax is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or any component of this formulation.

Generic Topamax should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.

Diarrhea
Fatty diet
Kidney disease
Lung problems
Status epilepticus

There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Topamax. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.

Anticholinergics
Acetazolamide
Dichlorphenamide
Carbamazepine
Oral contraceptives (birth control pills)

Generic for Topamax Dosage

The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericTopamax
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Topamax for seizures (convulsions) is 50 milligrams once daily during the first week. The daily dosage is then increased each week until, by the eighth week, the patient is taking 200 milligrams twice a day.

Generic for Topamax Adverse Effects

Some of the most serious Generic Topamax side Effects include agitation, restlessness, irritability, or other changes in mood, decreased sweating and/or rise in body temperature, depression, or mood changes and difficulty breathing; fast or irregular breathing patterns.

This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Topamax.

Generic for Topamax and Pregnancy

Topiramate has not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in pregnant animals have shown that topiramate may cause birth defects in the offspring, as well as adverse effects in the mother, when given in doses many times higher than the human dose. Before taking this medicine, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant. 

Generic for Topamax and Breastfeeding

It is not known whether topiramate passes into breast milk. Although most medicines pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be used safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are taking this medicine and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor.

Generic for Topamax and Pediatric

Although there is no specific information comparing the use of topiramate in children with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults. This medicine is not approved

Generic for Topamax and Geriatric

In studies done to date that have included adults older than 60 years of age, topiramate has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.

Note

The above information about Generic Topamax serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy.