Dosage forms: oral capsule (15 mg; 25 mg), oral capsule, extended release (100 mg; 150 mg; 200 mg; 25 mg; 50 mg), show all 4 dosage forms Drug class: Carbonic anhydrase inhibitor anticonvulsants Medically reviewed by Drugs
What is this medication? TOPIRAMATE (toe PYRE a mate) prevents and controls seizures in people with epilepsy
How often you take topiramate depends on whether you’re taking an IR or ER form
Topamax (topiramate) is an anticonvulsant medication prescribed off-label for bipolar disorder, PTSD, depression, and other conditions
What form(s) does this medication come in? 25 mg Each white, round, film-coated tablet, engraved "APO" on one side and "TP" over "25" on the other, contains 25 mg of
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In addition, Topiramate has approval for chronic weight
NHS medicines information on topiramate – what it's used for, side effects, dosage and who can take it
Anorexia occurred in 9% to 15% of those taking topiramate, but also occurred in 6% of those taking a placebo
Tiredness, drowsiness, dizziness, loss of coordination, tingling of the hands/feet, loss of appetite, bad taste in your mouth, diarrhea, and weight loss may occur
If used off-label for weight loss, the dose will likely begin low Name Starting dosage Dose form Approximate monthly cost* Topiramate (Topamax) 25 mg once per day, increasing by 25 mg per week up to the recommended dosage of 50 mg twice per day
Topiramate (25mg) Storage
It is also used in the treatment of Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (a rare, but severe form of epilepsy that starts in early childhood)
Topiramate Tablets
Each tablet contains 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg or 200 mg topiramate, as the active ingredient
25 mg tablets
TOPAMAX ® (topiramate) Tablets are available as 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg, and 200 mg round tablets for oral administration
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2021 & 11:40 am Submission Code: N11198-u3 Read all of this leaflet carefully before you It is also commonly prescribed to prevent migraines
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Initial dose: The typical starting dose of topiramate for weight loss is 25 mg once daily
About topiramate Who can and cannot take it How and when to take it Side effects Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility Taking topiramate with other medicines and herbal supplements Topamax, Topamax Sprinkles, Eprontia: 25 mg PO q12hr initially; may increase by 50 mg/day at weekly intervals to 200 mg PO q12hr; Trokendi XR, Qudexy XR: 50 mg PO qDay initially; may increase by 50 mg/day at weekly intervals for first 4 weeks, then 100 mg/day for weeks 5 to 6; target dose is 200-400 mg/day for partial onset seizures and 400 mg For oral dosage form (extended-release capsules): Adults and children 12 years of age and older—At first, one tablet of 3
Titrating in increments of 25 mg/day every week may delay the time to reach an effective dose
Along with its needed effects, topiramate (the active ingredient contained in Topamax) may cause some unwanted effects